99ABFAmount of administrative penalty

#### 99ABF Amount of administrative penalty (1) The amount of the administrative penalty for a pharmaceutical benefit is worked out in accordance with this section. (2) The amount (the base penalty amount) of the administrative penalty for a pharmaceutical benefit is 20% of the recoverable amount mentioned in paragraph 99ABE(b) in respect of the benefit. (3) However, a person’s base penalty amount for a pharmaceutical benefit is reduced by 50% if: (a) the Secretary gives a notice to the person under subsection 99ABB(2) relating to the benefit; and (b) before the end of the period specified in the notice, the person voluntarily tells the Secretary, in the form approved in writing by the Secretary, that the amount paid to the person under this Act in respect of the benefit exceeds the amount (if any) that should have been paid.