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Biosecurity Act 2019
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222 Reimbursements may be withheld
(1) The Secretary may cause to be retained the whole or part of the reimbursement payable under this Division if a doubt or dispute arises as to the eligibility of a person for the reimbursement.
(2) A reimbursement may only be withheld under subsection (1) until the first of the following occurs:
(a) the doubt or dispute as to the eligibility of a person for the reimbursement is resolved;
(b) the prescribed period has elapsed;
(c) the Secretary is satisfied that the person is eligible for the reimbursement.