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SHERIFF'S ACT 1978 - SECT 16

16—Regulations

        (1)         The Governor may make such regulations as are contemplated by, or necessary or expedient for the purposes of, this Act.

        (2)         Subject to subsection (3), a regulation may only be made on the recommendation of the State Courts Administration Council.

        (3)         The recommendation of the State Courts Administration Council is not required for a regulation made under subsection (4)(b).

        (4)         Without limiting the generality of subsection (1), the regulations may—

            (a)         regulate the performance of the duties of the sheriff; and

            (ab)         regulate the performance of the duties of security officers or otherwise regulate matters relating to security or orderly conduct at the premises of participating bodies; and

            (ac)         provide for the safe keeping of items surrendered or removed from a person's possession under this Act and for the disposal of any such items that remain unclaimed; and

            (b)         prescribe, and provide for the recovery of, fees and expenses payable to the sheriff in relation to the execution of process, the service of documents and any other duty of the sheriff under this Act or any other Act; and

            (c)         provide for the settlement of disputes as to the amount payable in any case; and

            (d)         provide for the giving of security for the payment of fees; and

            (e)         prescribe conditions on which property seized in execution may be withdrawn from sale; and

            (f)         impose fines, not exceeding $2 500, for offences against the regulations.



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