Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts

FAIR TRADING ACT 1992 - SECT 42

    (1)         If a person on whom a fine has been imposed for an offence against section 41 or section 51 (5) defaults in payment of the fine, the Magistrates Court may—

        (a)     exercise any power that the court has apart from this section in relation to the enforcement and recovery of fines imposed by the court; or

        (b)     make an order, on the application of the Minister or the commissioner, declaring that the fine is to have effect, and may be enforced, as if it were a judgment debt under a judgment of the court.

    (2)         If a person in relation to whom an order is made under subsection (1) in relation to a fine gives security for the payment of the fine, the Magistrates Court must cancel the order in relation to the fine.