47APayment not required in relation to conduct that constitutes a serious offence

47A Payment not required in relation to conduct that constitutes a serious offence

47A Payment not required in relation to conduct that constitutes a serious offence

(1) Payment for treatment expenses or lost earnings is not required under this Part if—

(a) the injury to the injured person occurred at the time of, or following, conduct of that person that, on the balance of probabilities, constitutes a serious offence, and

(b) that conduct contributed materially to the injury or to the risk of injury.

(2) A serious offence is an offence punishable by imprisonment for 6 months or more.

(3) This section operates whether or not a person whose conduct is alleged to constitute an offence has been, will be or is capable of being proceeded against or convicted of any offence concerned.

s 47A: Ins 2009 No 26, Sch 1 [4].