61AContravention of claim farming practices prohibition—no costs recoverable

#### 61A Contravention of claim farming practices prohibition—no costs recoverable 61A Contravention of claim farming practices prohibition—no costs recoverable > > (1) This section applies if a law practice or an associate of a law practice is convicted of an offence under the [Claim Farming Practices Prohibition Act 2025](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2025-019), Part 2. > > > (2) Despite any other provision of legal costs legislation, the law practice— > > > > > (a) is not entitled to charge or recover legal costs in relation to the claim to which the conviction relates, and > > > > > (b) must immediately refund legal costs received in relation to the claim to the person who paid the costs. > > > (3) Money owing to a person under subsection (2)(b) is recoverable as a debt in a court of competent jurisdiction. > > **s 61A:** Ins 2025 No 19, Sch 2\[1\].