sec.71Restrictions on member transacting business with an entity of the State

### sec.71 Restrictions on member transacting business with an entity of the State A member must not transact business, directly or indirectly, with an entity of the State. The effect of a contravention of this subsection is dealt with under section 72 (1) (h) (Vacating seats of members in particular circumstances). If a member contravenes subsection (1) in relation to a contract with an entity of the State— the contract is invalid to the extent of the contravention; and the member is not entitled to, and may not receive, the reward in connection with the contract. If a member contravenes subsection (1) in relation to the performance of a duty or service for an entity of the State, the member is not entitled to, and may not receive, the reward for the duty or service. A member does not contravene subsection (1) in relation to a contract with an entity of the State if the member— acquires the interest in the contract— under a testamentary disposition or because of the laws of succession; or as executor, administrator or trustee of the estate of a deceased person; and disposes of the interest within— 1 year after the day the person whose death gave rise to the interest mentioned in paragraph (a) died; or a longer period allowed by the Assembly. A new member does not contravene subsection (1) in relation to an interest in a contract with an entity of the State arising before the member’s election if he or she disposes of the interest within 6 months after being elected. A new member does not contravene subsection (1) in relation to an obligation to perform a duty or service arising before the member’s election if he or she discharges the obligation within 6 months after being elected. In this section— entity , of the State, does not include a local government. new member means a member who was not a member of the Assembly immediately before the Assembly last expired or was last dissolved. s 71 amd 2010 No. 37 ss 76 , 70 sch (sec.71-ssec.1) A member must not transact business, directly or indirectly, with an entity of the State. The effect of a contravention of this subsection is dealt with under section 72 (1) (h) (Vacating seats of members in particular circumstances). (sec.71-ssec.2) If a member contravenes subsection (1) in relation to a contract with an entity of the State— the contract is invalid to the extent of the contravention; and the member is not entitled to, and may not receive, the reward in connection with the contract. (sec.71-ssec.3) If a member contravenes subsection (1) in relation to the performance of a duty or service for an entity of the State, the member is not entitled to, and may not receive, the reward for the duty or service. (sec.71-ssec.4) A member does not contravene subsection (1) in relation to a contract with an entity of the State if the member— acquires the interest in the contract— under a testamentary disposition or because of the laws of succession; or as executor, administrator or trustee of the estate of a deceased person; and disposes of the interest within— 1 year after the day the person whose death gave rise to the interest mentioned in paragraph (a) died; or a longer period allowed by the Assembly. (sec.71-ssec.5) A new member does not contravene subsection (1) in relation to an interest in a contract with an entity of the State arising before the member’s election if he or she disposes of the interest within 6 months after being elected. (sec.71-ssec.6) A new member does not contravene subsection (1) in relation to an obligation to perform a duty or service arising before the member’s election if he or she discharges the obligation within 6 months after being elected. (sec.71-ssec.7) In this section— entity , of the State, does not include a local government. new member means a member who was not a member of the Assembly immediately before the Assembly last expired or was last dissolved. - (a) the contract is invalid to the extent of the contravention; and - (b) the member is not entitled to, and may not receive, the reward in connection with the contract. - (a) acquires the interest in the contract— (i) under a testamentary disposition or because of the laws of succession; or (ii) as executor, administrator or trustee of the estate of a deceased person; and - (i) under a testamentary disposition or because of the laws of succession; or - (ii) as executor, administrator or trustee of the estate of a deceased person; and - (b) disposes of the interest within— (i) 1 year after the day the person whose death gave rise to the interest mentioned in paragraph (a) died; or (ii) a longer period allowed by the Assembly. - (i) 1 year after the day the person whose death gave rise to the interest mentioned in paragraph (a) died; or - (ii) a longer period allowed by the Assembly. - (i) under a testamentary disposition or because of the laws of succession; or - (ii) as executor, administrator or trustee of the estate of a deceased person; and - (i) 1 year after the day the person whose death gave rise to the interest mentioned in paragraph (a) died; or - (ii) a longer period allowed by the Assembly.