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Sentencing Act 2002

Sentences, orders, and related matters - Amendments to other enactments - Amendments to Summary Proceedings Act 1957

183: Extension of time to pay

You could also call this:

"Getting more time to pay what you owe"

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If you need more time to pay something, the law has a provision called extension of time to pay. This provision is part of the Sentencing Act 2002 and it has been amended. You can find more information about these amendments in the Act(s).

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Part 2Sentences, orders, and related matters
Amendments to other enactments: Amendments to Summary Proceedings Act 1957

183Extension of time to pay

  1. Amendment(s) incorporated in the Act(s).