197HRetention of client authorisation

197H Retention of client authorisation (1) A client authorisation must be retained by the law practice, legal practitioner or conveyancing agent for: (a) 7 years from the time of the last use of the authorisation; or (b) if there is a period prescribed by the regulations – that period. (2) A person commits an offence if the person does not comply with subsection (1). (3) An offence against subsection (2) is an offence of strict liability. Land Title Act 2000 104 (4) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (2) if: the defendant from complying with subsection (1). Note for subsection (4)