Lakes Act 1976
113Owner to pay costs of detention
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113 Owner to pay costs of detention (1) This section applies if— (a) a boat was detained under section 111; and (b) the Territory incurs costs in relation to the detention of the boat; and (c) the detention was reasonable in the circumstances. (2) The owner of the boat is liable to pay the Territory compensation for— (a) the costs of, and incidental to, the detention of the boat; and
(b) any loss or damage incurred by the Territory as a result of the detention of the boat. (3) If the owner and the Territory cannot agree on the amount of compensation payable under subsection (2), the Territory may take proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction or the ACAT for the recovery of compensation.
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