101Obligations of insurers and self-insurers in relation to write-offs

101 Obligations of insurers and self-insurers in relation to write-offs (1) If a motor vehicle is written off, anywhere in Australia, in the course of the business carried on by an insurer, the insurer must lodge with the Secretary the information specified in subregulation (3) in the approved application form. (2) If a motor vehicle is written off, anywhere in Australia, by a self-insurer, the self-insurer must lodge with the Secretary the information specified in subregulation (3) in the approved application form. (3) The information specified for the purposes of subregulations (1) and (2) is— (a) the usual information; and (b) whether the motor vehicle is a statutory write-off or a repairable write-off; and (c) a statement of the event or circumstances that, in the opinion of the insurer or self‑insurer, resulted in the motor vehicle being a statutory write-off or repairable write-off, described by reference to codes or terms approved by the Secretary from time to time; and (d) the location and severity of the damage to the motor vehicle, described by reference to codes or terms approved by the Secretary from time to time; and (e) the date on which the information in paragraphs (a) to (d) is lodged with the Secretary. (4) An insurer or self-insurer must lodge with the Secretary the information specified in subregulation (3)— (a) before the insurer or self-insurer disposes of the motor vehicle and within 7 days after the relevant date; or (b) within the later time approved by the Secretary and notified to the insurer or self‑insurer, either generally or in a particular case. (5) Despite subregulations (1) and (2), an insurer or self-insurer is not required to lodge information with the Secretary under this regulation if information about the write-off of the motor vehicle has been lodged for entry on an interstate written-off vehicles register.