24UCompensation for exercise of enforcement powers

24U Compensation for exercise of enforcement powers (1) A person may claim compensation from the Territory if the person suffers loss or expense because of the exercise, or purported exercise, of a function under this part by an authorised person. (2) Compensation may be claimed and ordered in a proceeding for— (a) compensation brought in a court of competent jurisdiction; or (b) an offence against this Act brought against the person making the claim for compensation. (3) A court may order the payment of reasonable compensation for the loss or expense only if it is satisfied it is just to make the order in the circumstances of the particular case.

Abandoned vehicles Part 4B Section 24V R15 26/12/25 Litter Act 2004 Effective: 26/12/25 page 55 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (4) A regulation may prescribe matters that may, must or must not be taken into account by the court in considering whether it is just to make the order.