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Fines and Penalties (Recovery) Act 2001
89Satisfaction of fine or penalty by imprisonment
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89 Satisfaction of fine or penalty by imprisonment (1) If a fine defaulter serves the total period of imprisonment under a warrant under this Division, all fines or penalties concerned are to be taken to be satisfied. (2) If a fine defaulter serves part of the period of imprisonment under a warrant under this Division, the fines or penalties concerned are to be taken to be partially satisfied by the amount calculated at the prescribed rate for each day actually served.