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after
section 154D (Fine defaulters—imprisonment)
insert
or section 154E (Young fine defaulters)
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Proposed new amendment 1.83B
Page 723, line 3—
insert
[1.83B] Section 153 (3) (c)
after
section 154D (Fine defaulters—imprisonment)
insert
or section 154E (Young fine defaulters)
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Proposed new amendment 1.83C
Page 723, line 3—
insert
[1.83C] Section 154D (4)
substitute
(4) This section does not apply to a person if—
(a) the person’s liability to pay the fine is derived from a reparation order under the Crimes (Sentencing) Act 2005; or
(b) section 154E applies to the person.
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Proposed new amendment 1.83D
Page 723, line 3—
insert
[1.83D] New sections 154E and 154F
insert
154E Young fine defaulters
(1) This section applies to a fine defaulter if the offence in relation to which the fine was imposed was committed when the person was under 18 years old.
(2) The court may order the imprisonment of the person if the court—
(a) has assessed the person’s capacity to pay the fine and is satisfied the person has the capacity to pay; and
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