SANCTIONS
The Amendment Act 2002 imposed two kinds of sanctions if a conveyancer
is found to be acting improperly in the system.
Section 225 of the Land Transfer Act 1952 has been amended to introduce
new criminal sanctions.
Section 225 now provides:
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Every person commits an offence, and is liable on
conviction on indictment to imprisonment for a term not exceeding
3 years or to a fine not exceeding [$1,000], who - |
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(ab) |
Fraudulently procures, assists in fraudulently procuring, or
is privy to the fraudulent procurement of-
(i) the recording, lodgement, presentation, or registration of any
information, instrument, matter or thing under the Land Transfer (Computer
Registers and Electronic Lodgement) Amendment Act 2002; or
(ii) The deletion or alteration of any information, matter, or thing
recorded under that Act; or
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(b) |
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(c) |
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(d) |
knowingly or recklessly gives a certificate under section 164A
that contains an incorrect material particular.
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In addition, the Registrar may revoke a person's right to give a certification
under section 164A if he or she believes on reasonable grounds the person
has done one of the things specified in section 164B(2).
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