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State Debt Recovery Act 2018
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#### 40 What notice must say
40 What notice must say
> > (1) The notice of a debt recovery order must inform the debtor of the following—
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> > > (a) that the order has been made,
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> > > (b) that the debtor has until the final date specified in the notice to pay the State debt and debt recovery costs specified in the notice,
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> > > (c) that, if the payment is not made by that final date, debt recovery action will be taken against the debtor to recover the State debt in accordance with this Act,
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> > > (d) that, if the payment is not made by that final date, further debt recovery costs will be payable (indicating, except as provided by subsection (2), the amount of those costs and the circumstances in which they are payable),
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> > > (e) of the interest that is payable or that may become payable on the State debt if it is not paid by that final date,
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> > > (f) of the types of debt recovery actions that can be taken under this Act,
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> > > (g) of the review options that are available relating to the debt recovery order, including time to pay and hardship,
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> > > (h) of any special arrangements for vulnerable persons,
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> > > (i) that, if the State debt is a referable debt, the person can elect to have the matter dealt with by a court,
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> > > (j) that, if the person elects to have the matter dealt with by a court and the judgment of the court is favourable to the Chief Commissioner, the person may be required to pay the State’s costs in the proceedings.
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> > (2) The notice of a debt recovery order may (but need not) contain information relating to the Sheriff’s additional costs.
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> > (3) The inclusion in the notice of additional information and directions for the assistance or guidance of the person on whom it is served does not affect the validity of the notice.