Private Health Insurance Act 2007

Ch 4 heading substituted by No 87 of 2015, s 3 and Sch 1 item 54, effective 1 July 2015. For transitional provisions, see note under s 3-15 . The heading formerly read:

CHAPTER 4 - PRIVATE HEALTH INSURERS

Pt 4-5 heading substituted by No 87 of 2015, s 3 and Sch 1 item 66, effective 1 July 2015. For transitional provisions, see note under s 3-15 . The heading formerly read:

PART 4-5 - OTHER OBLIGATIONS OF PRIVATE HEALTH INSURERS

Div 163 repealed by No 87 of 2015, s 3 and Sch 1 item 71, effective 1 July 2015. For transitional provisions, see note under s 3-15 .

S 163-20 repealed by No 87 of 2015, s 3 and Sch 1 item 71, effective 1 July 2015. For transitional provisions, see note under s 3-15 . S 163-20 formerly read:

SECTION 163-20 FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH DIRECTIONS  
163-20(1)
A private health insurer commits an offence if the insurer contravenes a direction given to it under section 163-15.

Penalty: 300 penalty units.

163-20(2)
If an individual:
(a) commits an offence against subsection (1) because of Part 2.4 of the Criminal Code (extensions of criminal responsibility); or
(b) commits an offence under Part 2.4 of the Criminal Code in relation to an offence against subsection (1);

he or she is punishable, on conviction, by a fine not exceeding 60 penalty units.