28Recovery of expenses

#### 28 Recovery of expenses 28 Recovery of expenses > > (1) The Minister may direct that a specified person or body is liable to pay the remuneration of, and any expenses incurred by, an authorised officer that are referable to the exercise of functions under this Part in relation to the person or body. > > > (2) The Minister may give a direction only if the remuneration was payable, or expenses were incurred, in relation to an offence of which a person has been found guilty. > > > (3) The amount payable by the specified person or body is the amount certified by the Minister. > > > (4) The amount payable is recoverable in a court of competent jurisdiction as a debt due to the Crown. > > > (5) If the functions were exercised in relation to a body, the trustees or persons who are members of the governing body of the body are jointly and severally liable for the amount payable. > > > (6) A trustee or person is not so liable unless the trustee or person knowingly authorised or permitted the offence to be committed.