Section 37A
Authority to recover expenses incurred for act done pursuant to a lawful direction
When any person without lawful excuse refuses or neglects to obey any direction lawfully given under this Act or the by-laws made thereunder, the authority may, irrespective of whether any proceedings have been instituted against or any punishment imposed on such person for the refusal or neglect, do or cause to be done all such acts as are in its opinion reasonable or necessary for the purpose of carrying out such direction.
(2)
The powers conferred by subsection (1) include the power to hire and employ such persons as are necessary and proper for making good whatever loss or damage that has been caused by any refusal or neglect of the person to whom the direction has been given.
(3)
Any expenses incurred in the exercise of the powers conferred under subsection (1) or (2) shall be recoverable from the person to whom the direction has been given as a civil debt.