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PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS ACT 1994 - SECT 24 Specification of limits of liability and multiples

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS ACT 1994 - SECT 24

Specification of limits of liability and multiples

24 Specification of limits of liability and multiples

(1) A scheme may:
(a) specify the same maximum amount of liability in relation to all cases to which the scheme applies or different maximum amounts of liability for different cases or classes of case or for the same case or class of case for different purposes, and
(b) confer a discretionary authority on an occupational association, on application by a person to whom the scheme applies, to specify in relation to the person a higher maximum amount of liability than would otherwise apply under the scheme in relation to the person either in all cases or in any specified case or class of case.
(2) A scheme may specify a multiple, monetary ceiling or minimum cap by way of a formula that is to be applied to calculate the multiple, ceiling or cap.