(1)  If a person is convicted of an offence under this Act involving the destruction of, or damage to, a specimen of a listed taxon of flora or fauna or a habitat, the court may order that the person must pay compensation for that destruction or damage to the Secretary in addition to any other penalty.

(2)  The amount of compensation payable under subsection (1) may be fixed by the court after taking evidence on oath from any person who may assist the court to determine the nature and extent of the damage.

(3)  In fixing the amount of compensation to be paid, the court must have regard to the cost of any restoration work required to be carried out as a result of the offence.