27Extension of time to pay

27 Extension of time to pay

 27.1 On written application by a person to whom an infringement notice has been given, AMSA may grant, if satisfied that in all the circumstances it is reasonable to do so, a further period for payment of the infringement notice penalty, whether or not it is more than 28 days after the notice was given.

 27.2 If application is made after 28 days after the notice was given, the application must include an explanation why the person issued the notice could not deal with the notice within that period.

 27.3 AMSA must:

(a) grant or refuse a further period; and

(c) if the decision is a refusal — mention in the notice the reasons for refusal.

 27.4 The person must pay the penalty:

(a) if a further period is granted — before the end of that period; or

(b) if the decision is a refusal — before the end of the later of:

 (i) 7 days after receiving notice of the refusal; or

 (ii) the 28 day period.