(1) If a person (the potential compensation payer ):
(a) is given a notice under subsection 1182(1) in relation to a person; and
(b) whether before or after receiving the notice, the potential compensation payer becomes liable to pay compensation to the person;
the potential compensation payer must give written notice to the Secretary of the liability within 7 days after:
(c) becoming liable; or
(d) receiving the notice;
whichever happens later.
Penalty: Imprisonment for 12 months.
(2) If an insurer:
(a) is given a notice under subsection 1182(2) in relation to a claim by a person; and
(b) whether before or after receiving the notice, the insurer becomes liable to indemnify the potential compensation payer, either wholly or partly, in relation to the claim;
the insurer must give written notice to the Secretary of the liability within 7 days after:
(c) becoming liable; or
(d) receiving the notice;
whichever happens later.
Penalty: Imprisonment for 12 months.
(3) Strict liability applies to:
(a) an element of an offence against subsection (1) that a notice is a notice under subsection 1182(1); and
(b) an element of an offence against subsection (2) that a notice is a notice under subsection 1182(2).