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LEGAL PROFESSION UNIFORM LAW APPLICATION ACT 2022 - SECT 162

162 .         Local regulations may provide for approval of PII schemes

        (1)         The local regulations may make provision for or in relation to the approval of a scheme setting out how a policy of professional indemnity insurance may be obtained that covers particular PII entities.

        (2)         Without limiting subsection (1), the local regulations may make provision for or in relation to —

            (a)         approving a PII scheme; and

            (b)         applications for approval of a PII scheme; and

            (c)         applications to obtain insurance under a PII scheme, including who may approve the application; and

            (d)         fees that may be charged in relation to a PII scheme, including fees for —

                  (i)         an application for a PII scheme approval; and

                  (ii)         approval of a PII scheme; and

                  (iii)         an application to obtain insurance under a PII scheme;

                and

            (e)         requiring information to be provided to a person in relation to an application for a PII scheme approval or an approved PII scheme; and

            (f)         issuing certificates relating to the approval of a PII scheme and insurance under the scheme.

        (3)         Without limiting subsection (1), the local regulations may —

            (a)         confer discretionary powers on a person —

                  (i)         to do such acts and things as may be necessary or expedient for giving effect to the PII scheme; and

                  (ii)         in relation to the administration of the PII scheme;

                and

            (b)         confer powers on a person to investigate whether the regulations are being complied with; and

            (c)         contain incidental, procedural and supplementary provisions.



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