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Offshore Renewable Energy Bill

Administration and enforcement - Appeals and regulations - Regulations and cost recovery

170: Fees and levies recoverable as debt due

You could also call this:

"If you don't pay a fee, the government can take you to court to get it back."

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If you don't pay a fee or levy, the chief executive can take you to court to get the money back. The court can make you pay the fee or levy as a debt that you owe to the government. You will have to pay the amount to the Crown, which is the New Zealand government.

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This page was last updated on 29 June 2025

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169: Chief executive or Minister may refuse to act if fee not paid, or

"No action taken if you don't pay the required fee."

171: Interest on unpaid levy, or

"Paying late? You might have to pay extra as a penalty."

Part 4Administration and enforcement
Appeals and regulations: Regulations and cost recovery

170Fees and levies recoverable as debt due

An unpaid fee or levy may be recovered by the chief executive in a court of competent jurisdiction as a debt due to the Crown.