#### 126 Abolition of recovery by distress 126 Abolition of recovery by distress (cf [Justices Act 1902](/view/html/repealed/current/act-1902-027) sec 82) > > (1) A fine, or any other order for the payment of money made by a Judge of the Local Court, is not to be levied by distress. > > > (2) This section does not affect civil enforcement action authorised by this Act or any other Act. > > **s 126:** Am 2001 No 121, Sch 2.115 \[5\]; 2025 No 61, Sch 2.44.

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Section 126 - Fines Act 1996 - Abolition of recovery by distress — Zoe