Street, Drainage and Building Act 1974 · s 128

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s 128Damage to property of local authority to be made good in addition to penalty

(1)

If through any act, neglect or default any person has committed an offence under this Act or any by-laws made thereunder and by such act, neglect or default such person has caused damage to any property

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belonging to the local authority, such person shall in addition to any penalty that may be imposed for that offence, be liable to make good the damage.

(2)

The amount of such damage shall, in case of dispute be determined by the court by which the party incurring such penalty is convicted.

(3)

The amount of such damage shall be recovered as if it were a fine imposed by the court.