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Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006

Restrictions on provision of legal services and conveyancing services - Penalty

46: Penalty

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"Breaking the rules can mean a big fine of up to $50,000 or $150,000."

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You can get a fine if you break certain rules in the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006. If you are a person, the fine can be up to $50,000. If you are a corporation, the fine can be up to $150,000.

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Part 2Restrictions on provision of legal services and conveyancing services
Penalty

46Penalty

  1. A person who commits an offence against section 21 or section 22 or section 23 or section 24 or section 26 or section 30(6) or section 32 or section 33 or section 35 or section 37(6) or section 45 is liable on conviction,—

  2. in the case of a natural person, to a fine not exceeding $50,000:
    1. in the case of a corporation, to a fine not exceeding $150,000.

      Notes
      • Section 46: amended, on , by section 413 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2011 (2011 No 81).