249Imposing a fine

249 Imposing a fine

(1) If the Children's Court finds a child guilty of one or more offences, whether indictable or summary, the Court may make an order imposing a fine on the child.

(2) The Children's Court must not impose a fine on a child unless—

(a) the child is 15 years of age or over on the day of sentencing; and

(b) the Court is satisfied that the child has the means and capacity to pay a fine.