19Compensation to relatives

#### 19 Compensation to relatives 19 Compensation to relatives > > (1) An action on a cause of action arising under the [Compensation to Relatives Act 1897](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1897-031), by virtue of a death, is not maintainable if brought after the expiration of a limitation period of— > > > > > (a) 6 years running from the date of the death, where the cause of action accrued before 1 September 1990, or > > > > > (b) 3 years running from the date of the death, where the cause of action accrues on or after 1 September 1990. > > > (2) This section does not apply in respect of a cause of action to which Division 6 applies. > > > > Note— > > > > Division 6 provides for the limitation period for causes of action for non-motor accident actions for death or personal injury resulting from an incident that occurs on or after the commencement of that Division. > > **s 19:** Subst 1990 No 36, Sch 1 (4). Am 2002 No 92, Sch 4.6 \[4\].