Part 6Miscellaneous
45Offenders liable for loss or damage
Every person convicted of an offence against this Act shall be liable for any loss or damage or expenses arising from or caused by the act constituting the offence in addition to the penalty for the offence; and the amount payable in respect of the loss or damage or expense may be awarded by the court in fixing the penalty and may be recovered as a fine.
In assessing any amount payable under subsection (1), the court may take into account salaries, wages, and incidental expenses incurred in the investigation of the act constituting the offence or in remedying the loss or damage caused by the act, and shall take into account all other relevant factors.