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\par PRELIMINARY
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\par 4. Offence committed by a body of persons
\par 5. Attempts, aiding and abetting and conspiracy
\par 6. Penalties
\par 7. Jurisdiction}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2098696 
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\par 9. Powers and duties of the Authority
\par 10. Obligations of financial institutions
\par 11. Offence of wilful failure to make report
\par 12. Power to obtain search warrant
\par 13. Property Tracking and Monitoring Orders
\par 14. Mandatory injunction to enforce compliance
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\par MONEY LAUNDERING
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\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2098696\charrsid14776558 of property}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2098696 
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\par MUTUAL ASSISTANCE IN
\par RELATION TO MONEY
\par LAUNDERING
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\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2098696\charrsid14776558 request
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\par 29. Requests to foreign States
\par 30. Issuing Evidence Order against foreign resident
\par 31. Evidence pursuant to a request
\par 32. Offences
\par 33. Asset sharing
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\par EXTRADITION
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\par 34. Money Laundering an offence for extradition purposes
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\par CURRENCY REPORTING AT
\par THE BORDER
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\par 36. Confidentiality obligations overridden
\par 37. Disclosure protected
\par 38. Tipping-off
\par 39. Falsification, concealment of document
\par 40. General penalty provisions
\par 41. Regulations
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2098696 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2098696 -----------------------------------------
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ficient documentary evidence to prove to the satisfaction of a financial institution that a person is who that person claims to be;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid142843 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (b)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 a description of that transaction sufficient to identify its purpose and method of execution;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid142843 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (c)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 the details of any account used by the financial institution for that transaction, including bank, branch and sort code; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid142843 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (d)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 the total value of that transaction.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid142843 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 Court}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558  means the High Court of the Cook Islands and its appellate}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid142843  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 Courts;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid142843 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 document}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558  means any
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid142843 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (a)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 paper, parchment, or other material used for writing or printing, marked with matter capable of being read; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid142843 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (b)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 photograph, or any photographic negative, plate slide film, or microfilm, or photostatic negative; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid142843 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (c)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 disk, tape, wire, sound track, ca
rd, or other material or device in or on which information, sounds, or other data are recorded, stored, or embodied so as to be capable, with or without the aid of some other equipment, of being reproduced therefrom; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid142843 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (d)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 material by means of which information is supplied, whether directly or by means of any equipment, to any device used for recording or storing or processing information; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid142843 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (e)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 material derived, whether directly or by means of any equipment, from information recorded or stored or processed by any device used for recording or storing or processing information.

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid142843 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 drug trafficking}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
 means the sale, delivery, conveyance or possession for the purposes of sale transfer delivery or conveyance of any prohibited narcotic substance whether occurring in the Cook Islands or elsewhere;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid142843 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 financial institution}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
 means any person listed in the Schedule or whose regular occupation or business is the carrying out of any activity listed in the Schedule;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid142843 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 freezing}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558  means temporarily prohibiting the transfer
, conversion, disposition or movement of property or temporarily assuming custody or control of property by order of the Court;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid142843 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 forfeiture}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558  means the permanent deprivation of property by order of the Court;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid142843 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 identification record}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558  means in the case wher
e the person is a corporate body incorporated outside of the Cook Islands, sufficient documentary evidence to satisfy a financial institution that the corporate body has been properly incorporated;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid142843 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 Judge}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558  means a Judge of the Court;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid142843 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 Minister}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558  means the Minister of Finance;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid142843 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 money laundering}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558  means knowingly -
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid142843 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (a)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 engaging directly or indirectly, in a business transaction that involves property that is the proceeds of crime, knowing or having reasonable grounds for believing the 
same to be the proceeds of crime; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid142843 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
(b) receiving, possessing, concealing, disguising, transferring, converting, disposing of, removing from or bringing into the Cook Islands any property that is the proceeds of crime, knowing or having reasonable ground
s for believing the same to be the proceeds of crime.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid142843 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 person}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
 means any entity, natural or juridical, including among others, a corporation, partnership, trust or estate, joint stock company, association, syndicate, joint venture or other unincorporated 
organization or group, capable of acquiring rights or entering into obligations;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid142843 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 proceeds of crime}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
 means the proceeds of unlawful activity (whether derived or obtained directly or indirectly through such activity), and includes any property that is mingled with property that is the proceeds of unlawful activity;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid142843 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 property}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
 includes money, investments, holdings, possessions, assets real or personal, heritable or moveable including choses in action and other intangible or incorporeal property wherever sit
uate, whether in the Cook islands or elsewhere, and includes any interest in such property;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid142843 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 requesting State}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558  means any State that makes a request under the provisions of Part V;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid142843 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12536061 unlawful activity}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558  means any activity which -
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid142843 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (a)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 is an offence under the Crimes Act 1969 and carries a maximum penalty of imprisonment of not less than 5 years imprisonment or the death penalty; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid142843 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (b)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 under the laws of the place where the activity occurs, constitutes drug trafficking; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid142843 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (c)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12536061  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 under the laws of any place where the activity occurs constitutes an offence which carries a maximum penalty of imprisonment of not less than 5 years or the death penalty, and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12536061 d}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 )}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
would be an offence under the Crimes Act 1969 if such activity occurred within the Cook Islands and such offence carries a maximum penalty of imprisonment of not less than 5 years or the death penalty.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (2)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
A reference in this Act to a document includes a reference to -
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (a)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 any part of a document;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (b)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 any copy, reproduction or duplicate of the document or of any part of the document, or}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961\charrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (c)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 any part of such copy, reproduction or duplicate.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12536061 {\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid12536061 PART }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961\charrsid12536061 II}{
\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12536061\charrsid12536061 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid12536061 MONEY LAUNDERING PROHIBITED
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 3.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid12536061 Offence of Money Laundering}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558  - (1)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 Every}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 person}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 who,}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 after}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 the commencement of this Act, engages in money laundering is guilty of an offence.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (2)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
Where a person discloses to the Authority a suspicion or belief that any property is proceeds of crime or is derived from or used in connection with the proceeds of crime, or discloses to such Authority any matter on which such}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961  a suspicion or belief is based-
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (a)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 the disclosure shall not be treated as a breach of any restriction upon the disclosure of information by any enactment, professional relationship or otherwise 
and shall not give rise to any civil or criminal liability; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (b)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 if that person does any act that would otherwise constitute an offence under subsection (1) and the disclosure relates to the arrangement concerned, that person does not commit an}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 offence under this section if -
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (i)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 the disclosure is made before the person does the act concerned; or}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961\charrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (ii)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 the disclosure is made after the person does the act, but is made on that person}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 '}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 s initiative and as soon as it is reasonable for that person to make it.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 4.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid8915933 Offence committed }{
\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 by }{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid8915933 a bod}{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 y}{
\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid8915933  of persons}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 -}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
Where an offence under the provisions of section 3 is committed by a body of persons, whether corporate or unincorporate, every person who, at the time of the commission of the offence, acted in an}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
official capacity for or on behalf of such body of persons, whether as a director, manager, secretary or other similar officer, or was purporting to act in such capacity, and who is proven to have had actual knowledge that an offence was being committed, 
shall be guilty of that offence.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 5.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid8915933 Attempts, aiding and abetting and conspiracy}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558  - Every person who knowingly attempts or who knowingly aids, abets, counsels, or procures the commission of, or who conspires to commit the offence of money laundering is guil
ty of an offence.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 6.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid8915933 Penalties}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558  - A person guilty of an offence under the provisions of sections 3, 4 or 5, shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $20,000 or to imprisonment for a p
eriod not exceeding 5 years, or to both such fine and imprisonment.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 7.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid8915933 Jurisdiction}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558  - Any act done by a person -
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (a)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 ordinarily resident in the Cook Islands, anywhere in the world; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (b)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 on a ship or aircraft registered in the Cook Islands ; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (c)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 outside the Cook Islands with intent to do that act within the Cook Islands,
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 shall, if it would be an offence by that person if done within the Cook Islands under section 3, section 4 or section 5, be deemed an offence by that person under those provisions.

\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid8915933 PART III}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8915933\charrsid8915933 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid8915933 SUPERVISION
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par 8}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 .}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid8915933 Establishment of Authority}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
(1)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 There is hereby established an agency called the Money Laundering Authority.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (2)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 The Authority shall comprise -
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (a)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 the Financial Secretary, who shall be chairperson of the Authority;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (b)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 the Commissioner for Offshore Financial Services;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (c)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 the Commissioner of Police.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 9.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid8915933 Powers and duties of the Authority}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558  - (1) Without limiting the powers and duties of the Authority under any other provision of this Act, the Authority -
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (a)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 shall receive the reports issued by financial institutions pursuant to the provisions of section 10(b);
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (b)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 shall send any such report to the Solicitor-General if, having considered the report, the Authority also has reasonable grounds to suspect that the
 offence of money laundering is being, has been or is about to be committed;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (c)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 shall send to the Solicitor-General any information derived from any report received by it pursuant to paragraph (a) if the report gives the Authority reasonable grounds to s
uspect that the offence of money laundering is being, has been, or is about to be committed;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (d)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 shall destroy any report or copy received pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (a) within three years of the receipt thereof save where any such report has
 been sent to the Solicitor-General;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (e)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
may instruct any financial institution to take such steps as may be appropriate to facilitate any investigation anticipated by the Authority following a report received under the provisions of this section;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (f)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 may -
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (i)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 compile statistics and records, provide information to law enforcement agencies and regulatory bodies within or beyond the Cook Islands in accordance with Part V;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (ii)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 make recommendations arising out of any information received;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (iii)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 issue guidelines to financial institutions; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
(iv) advise the Minister and the Solicitor-General with regard to any matter relating to money laundering;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (g)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 may create training requirements and provide such training for any financial institution in respect of t
he business transaction record keeping and reporting obligations as provided in sections 10(a) and 10 (b);
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (h)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 may consult with any person, institution or organisation for the purposes of the exercise of its powers or duties under paragraphs (e), (f) and (g).
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (2)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
The Authority shall not conduct any investigation into money laundering under this section other than for the purpose of ensuring compliance by a financial institution with the provisions of section 10.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 10.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid8915933 Obligations of financial institutions}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558  - Every financial institution shall -
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (a)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 keep a business transaction record of
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (i)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 every new account;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (ii)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 every new business tra}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8915933 nsaction exceeding $30,000; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8915933 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (iii)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 the beneficial owner or the principal beneficial owner of every account opened,
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 for a period of 5 years;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (b)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
where any officer or employee of a financial institution has reasonable cause to suspect that a business transaction involves the proceeds of crime, report to the Authority details of the business transaction and the parties involved;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (c)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
subject to any regulations made pursuant to section 41(2)(b), comply with any guidelines and training requirements issued to it by the Authority pursuant to section 9(f) or section 9(g);}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961\charrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (d)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 develop and apply internal policies, procedures and controls to combat money laundering and develop audit functions to evaluate such policies, procedures and controls.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 11.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid8915933 Offence of wilful failure to make re}{
\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8915933 p}{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid8915933 ort}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558  - }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8915933 (1) Every financial institution,}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558  or its employees, staff, directors, owners or other autho
rised representatives commit an offence who, acting as such, wilfully fail to comply with the obligations in section 10(b), or who wilfully makes a false or falsified report to the Authority.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 (2) }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 Every person guilty of an offence under the provisions of s
ubsection (1) shall on conviction be liable to a fine not exceeding $5,000 anal in addition the licence or other approval of such financial institution to carry on business as such may subject to such}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961  
}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 enactments as may be relevant in the particular case, be revoked by the issuer or grantor of the licence or approval.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 12.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid8915933 Power to obtain search warrant}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558  - (1) The Authority, upon application to a Judge and satisfying the Judge that there are reasonable grounds to believe that -
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (a)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 a financial institution has failed to keep a business transaction record as provided by the provisions of section 10(a);
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (b)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 a financial institution has failed to report any business transaction as provided by the provisions of section 10(b); or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (c)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 an officer or employee of a financial institution is committing, has committed or is about to commit an offence under section 3 or section 4 or section 5,}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 may, if entry cannot be obtained by consent of the occupier, obtain a warrant to enter any premises 
belonging to, in the possession or under the control of the financial institution or any officer or employee of such institution and to search the premises and remove any document, material or other thing therein for the purposes of the Authority as order
ed by the Judge and specified in the warrant.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (2)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
A person lawfully exercising the powers conferred by this section may make or take copies of any document or any information recorded or stored in a computer or other device, and for that purpose may take possession of and remove any document, tape, or}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
disc from the place where it is kept for such period of time as is reasonable in the circumstances, or may require a person to reproduce, or assist the authorised person to reproduce, in usable form informatio
n recorded or stored in a computer or other device.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 13.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid8915933 Property }{
\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8915933\charrsid8915933 Fin}{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid8915933 a}{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8915933\charrsid8915933 n}{
\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid8915933 cing an}{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8915933\charrsid8915933 d}{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid8915933  Monitoring}{
\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961\charrsid8915933  Orders}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961  -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
 The Authority upon application to a Judge and satisfying the Judge that there are reasonable grounds for believing that a person is committing, has committed or is about to commit an offence under section 3 or}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 section 4 or section 5 may obtain an order that any document relevant to the commission of the offence and}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961\charrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (a)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 identifying, locating or quantifying any property; or}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961\charrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (b)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 identifying or locating any document necessary for the transfer of any property;}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 belonging to, or is or has been in the possession of, or is under or has been under the control of that person be delivered forthwith to the Authority.}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
\par 14.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid8915933 Mandato}{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8915933\charrsid8915933 ry}{
\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid8915933  in}{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961\charrsid8915933 j}{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid8915933 u}{
\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8915933\charrsid8915933 n}{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid8915933 ct}{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8915933\charrsid8915933 i}{
\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid8915933 o}{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8915933\charrsid8915933 n}{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid8915933  to e}{
\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8915933\charrsid8915933 n}{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid8915933 fo}{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8915933\charrsid8915933 r}{
\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid8915933 ce co}{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8915933\charrsid8915933 mpli}{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid8915933 a}{
\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8915933\charrsid8915933 n}{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid8915933 ce}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 - }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (1) Every officer and employee of a financial institution shall take all reasonable steps to ensure t
he compliance by that financial institution with its obligations under this Part.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (2)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
The Authority upon application to a Judge and satisfying the Judge that a financial institution has failed without reasonable excuse to comply in whole or in part with a
ny obligations as provided in section 10(a), may obtain an injunction against any or all}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
of the officers or employees of that financial institution in such terms as the Court deems necessary to enforce compliance with such obligation.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (3)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
In granting an injunction pursuant to subsection (2) the Court may in addition to any other penalty at law, order that should the financial institution or any officer or employee of that institution fail without reasonable excuse to comply with all or any
 of the provisions of that injunction, such financial institution, officer or employee shall be liable for a fine not exceeding $1,000 plus an additional $50 for every day during which the failure continues.}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961\charrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid8915933 PART IV}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8915933\charrsid8915933 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid8915933 FREEZING AND FORFEITURE OF ASSETS}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8915933\charrsid8915933 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid8915933 IN RELATION TO MONEY LAUNDERING
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 15.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid8915933 Freezing of property}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558  - (1) Where a person (in this section referred to as }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
the defendant}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
) has been charged or is about to be charged with an offence under section 3 or section 4, or section 5, the Authority may make an application to a Judge in accordance with subsection (2) for an order (hereinafter referred to as a }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 freezing order}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 "}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 ) freezing any property which is or has been in the possession or under the control of that person, which property is alleged to be the proceeds of crime, wherever such property may be.
}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (2)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 An application made under s
ubsection (1) may be made ex parte to a Judge in chambers and shall be accompanied by an affidavit sworn on the information and belief of a member of the Authority or any other person deposing to the following matters, namely -}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961\charrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (a)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 the offence or matter under investigation;}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961\charrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (b)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 the person who is believed to be in possession of the property;}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (c)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 the grounds for the belief that a freezing order may be made under this Act; and}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961\charrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (d)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 a description of the property.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (3)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 Where an application for a freezing orde
r is made under subsection (1), the Judge may make an order -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961\charrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (a)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
prohibiting any person from disposing of, or otherwise dealing with any interest in, the property specified in the order otherwise than in such manner as may be specified in the order; and}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961\charrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (b)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 at the request of the Authority where the Judge is of the opinion that the circumstances so require -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961\charrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (i)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 appointing a person to take control of and to manage or otherwise deal with all or part of that property in accordance with directions of the Judge; and}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961\charrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (ii)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 requiring any person having possession of that property to give possession of the property to the person appointed under subparagraph (i).}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (4)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
The Judge in making any order freezing the property of the defendant may give directions as to}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961\charrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (a)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 the period of effect of the freezing order;}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961\charrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (b)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 the disposal of the property for the purpose of its proper administration during the period of freezing and the cost of such administration;}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961\charrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (c)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 the payment of debts incurred in good faith due to creditors prior to the making of the order;}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961\charrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (d)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 the payment of moneys to the defendant for his reasonable subsistence and that of his family;}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961\charrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (e)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 the payment of the reasonable business and legal expenses of the defendant;}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961\charrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8915933 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (f)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 the use of the property in order to enter into a recognisance required of the defendant by a Court.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (5)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
For the purpose of determining the reasonableness of business and legal expenses referred to in paragraph (e) of subsection (4), a Judge may hold a hearing in chambers.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (6)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
An order made under the provisions of this section shall provide for notice to be given to persons affected by the order in such manner as the Judge directs or in the absence of any such direction, as may be prescribed 
by the Code of Civil Procedure of the High Court 1981.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (7)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
Where an order is made under the provisions of this section but the defendant has not been charged with an offence under section 3 or section 4 or section 5, the order shall cease to have effect a
t the end of the period of seven days, following the hour the order was made.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (8)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
The Authority and any person acting on its behalf shall not be liable for any damages or costs arising directly or indirectly from the making of a freezing order unless it i
s proved that the application for the freezing of the property was not made in good faith.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (9)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
Where the Court makes an order for the administration of frozen property, the person charged with the administration of the property shall not be liable for any loss or damage to the property or for the cost of proceedings taken to establish a claim to}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 the property or to an interest in the property, unless the Court 
in which the claim is made is of the opinion that the person has been guilty of negligence in respect o\'a3 the taking of custody and control of the property.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (10) Every person is guilty of an offence who knowingly acts in contravention of or who knowingly fails to comply with the provisions of an order made under this section.}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 16.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid10382331 Forfeiture of }{
\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10382331\charrsid10382331 p}{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid10382331 r}{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10382331\charrsid10382331 operty}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 - (1)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 Upon application by the Authority to a Judge, any property which is or has been in the possession or under the control of any person who is convicted 
by the Court of an offence under sections 3, 4 or 5 any property of that person}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
which is the subject of a freezing order may be forfeited by order of the Court, provided the Court is satisfied that the property is the proceeds of crime for which the person has been convicted.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 

\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (2)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
In making a forfeiture order the Court may give directions -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961\charrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10382331 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (a)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 for the purpose of determining any dispute as to the ownership of or other interest in the property or any part thereof; and}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961\charrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10382331 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (b)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 as to the disposal of the property.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (3)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
Upon application to a Judge by a person against whom a forfeiture order has been made under the provisions of this section, the Court may order that a sum deemed by the Court to be the value of the p
roperty so ordered to be forfeited be paid by that person to the Court and upon satisfactory payment of that sum by that person the property ordered to be forfeited shall be returned to him.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3898961\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 17.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid10382331 Property tracking, and monitoring}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558  - (1) For the purpose of d
etermining whether any property which is the proceeds of crime belongs to, or is in the possession or under the control of any person, the Court may upon application by the Authority and if satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for so doing, order }
{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10382331 that any document relevant to -
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10382331 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (a)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 identifying, locating o}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10382331 r quantifying such property; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10382331 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10382331 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (b)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 identifying or locating any document necessary for the transfer of such property,}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 be delivered forthwith to the Authority.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (2)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
Upon being satisfied by the Authority that any person is failing to comply with, is delaying or is otherwise obstructing an order made in accordance with the provisions of subsection (1), the Court may order that the Authority or other person acting on it
s behalf may enter any premises occupied by or under the control of that person, search the premises and remove any document, material or other thing therein for the purposes of executing such order.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 

\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (3)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 Where a person produces or delivers a document pursu
ant to an order made under this section, the production or delivery of the document or any information, document or thing obtained as a direct or indirect consequence of the production or delivery}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 of the document, is not admissible against that person in any proceedings, except a proceeding for an offence of failing to comply with an order of a court.}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 18.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid10382331 Offences}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558  - (1) It is an offence for any person to falsify, conceal, destroy or otherwise dispose of, or cause or permit the falsification, concealment, d
estruction or disposal of any document or material which is or is likely to be relevant to the execution of any order made in accordance with the provisions of section 17(1).
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (2)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
It is an offence for a person who is the subject of an order made under section 17(1) to disclose the existence or operation of the order to any person except to an officer of the law enforcement authority named in the order, an officer or agent of the}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 financial institution, for the purposes of ensuring that the order is complied 
with or a barrister or solicitor, for the purpose of obtaining legal advice or represent}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10382331 ation in relation to the order.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (3)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
A person guilty of an offence under the provisions of subsection (1) or subsection (2) shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years, or to both such fine and imprisonment.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 19.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid5514475 Limitations o}{
\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid5514475 n}{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid5514475  freezing and }{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10382331\charrsid5514475 forf}{
\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid5514475 eiture o}{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10382331\charrsid5514475 rders}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
The provisions of sections 15 and 16 shall only apply to property coming into the possession or under the control of a person after the commencement of this Act.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10382331 {\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10382331\charrsid10382331 PART V
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid10382331 MUTUAL ASSISTANCE IN RELATION TO MONEY LAUNDERING
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 20.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid10382331 Co-operation with a foreign State}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558  -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 Subject to the provisions of section 21, 
where a foreign State makes a request for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of an activity which if it had occurred in the Cook Islands would constitute an offence under section 3, 4 or 5 (in this Part called a }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 money laundering offence}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 "}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 ), the Authority shall -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10382331 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (a)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 take all action necessary to implement the request forthwith; or}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10382331 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (b)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 inform the foreign State making the request of any reason -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10382331 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (i)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 for not executing the request forthwith; or}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10382331 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (ii)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 for delaying the execution of the request.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 21.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid2317697 Limitations on}{
\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10382331\charrsid2317697  compliance with re}{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2317697\charrsid2317697 qu}{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid2317697 est}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10382331 - }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10382331 1}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
) Subject to subsection (2), assistance to a foreign State referred to in this Part shall be provided only to those States with whom the Cook Islands has entered into mutual assistance arrangements on a bilateral
 or multilateral basis, and all such assistance shall be subject to the terms of such arrangements.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (2)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
Notwithstanding subsection (1), the Authority may, subject to the approval of the Minister, consider and act upon a request made pursuant to section 20
 by a State with which the Cook Islands has not entered into mutual assistance bilateral or multilateral arrangements if, after considering the request and}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2317697 -}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2317697 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (a)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 the seriousness of the money laundering offence which is the subject of the investigation or prosecution;}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2317697 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (b)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 the likelihood of the requesting State assisting with a similar request from the Cook Islands;}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2317697 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (c)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 such other matters as the Authority and the Minister consider relevant,}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 the Authority is of the opinion that it ought to consider and act upon the request.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (3)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
The Authority shall refuse to comply with any request for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of money laundering, if in the opinion of the Authority, acting in consultation with the Minister -}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2317697 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (a)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 the action sought by the request is contrary to any provisions of the Constitution of the Cook Islands; or}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2317697 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (b)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 the request relates to the prosecution or investigation of an activity which is not a money laundering offence; or}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2317697 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (c)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 the provision of assistance would prejudice the sovereignty, security, national interest or existing laws, policy or procedure of the Cook Islands}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 .}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 22}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2317697 .}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid2317697 Form of request}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
 - A request shall be in writing, including facsimile transmitted writing, and shall be dated and signed by or on behalf of the person making the request.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 23}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 .}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid2317697 Contents of request}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558  - Every request shall -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2317697 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (a)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 confirm either that an investigation or prosecution is being conducted into or in respect of a specified money laund
ering offence or that a person has been convicted of a money laundering offence;}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2317697 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (b)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 state the grounds on which any person is being investigated or prosecuted for a money laundering offence or give details of the convictions of the person referred to in paragraph (a);}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2317697 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (c)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 give particulars sufficient to identify any person referred to in paragraph (b);}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2317697 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (d)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 give particulars sufficient to identify any financial institution or other person believed to have information, documents or material of assistance to 
the investigation or prosecution referred to in paragraph (a);}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2317697 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (e)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
request the Authority to obtain from a financial institution or other person referred to in subparagraph (d) all and any information, documents or material of assistance to the investigation or prosecution referred to in paragraph (a) above;}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2317697 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (f)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 specify the manner in which and to whom any information, documents or material obtained pursuant to the request is to be produced;}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2317697 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (g)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 state whether or not a freezing or forfeiture order is required and identify the property to be the subject of such an order; and}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2317697 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (h)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 contain such other information as in the opinion of the Authority may assist the execution of the request.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 24.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid2317697 Search warrant}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558  -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (1)}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 Upon receipt of a request from a foreign State, t
he Authority may apply to a Judge for a search warrant authorising the Authority or a person authorised by it to enter the offices of any financial institution or other person where the}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 Judge is reasonably satisfied that the financial institution or the pe
rson is in possession of information, documents or material of assistance to the investigation or prosecution of a money laundering offence.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (2)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
A person lawfully exercising the powers conferred by this section may make or take copies of any document or any information recorded or stored in a computer or other device, and for that purpose may take possession of and remove any document, tape, or}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 disk from the place where it is kept for such period of time as is reasonable in the circumstances, or may requir
e a person to reproduce, or assist the authorised person to reproduce, in usable form information recorded or stored in a computer or other device.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 25.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid2317697 Property Tracking and Monitoring Orders}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558  - Upon receipt of a request from a foreign State and upon satis
fying a Judge that there are reasonable grounds to believe that a person named in the request is likely to be in possession or have control of property which is the proceeds of crime, the Authority may obtain an order that any document relevant to}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2317697 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (a)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 identifying, locating or quantifying any property; or}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2317697 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (b)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 identifying or locating any document necessary for the transfer of any such property;}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 belonging to, in the possession or under the control of any person the subject of the request}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2317697 , be delivered to the Authority.}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
\par 
\par 26.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid2317697 Request accompanied by an Evidence Order}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
 - (1) Subject to the provisions of section 21, the Authority may upon application to a Judge and upon production to the Judge of a request accompanied by an order issued by a court of the requesting State directed}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
to any person within the jurisdiction of the Court, obtain an evidence order in respect of any person whom the Court is satisfied may be able to give evidence relevant to court proceedings in a foreign State in relation to a money laundering offence.}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (2)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
Upon being served with an evidence order issued in accordance with the provisions of subsection (1), the person served shall for the purposes of the order deliver himself to the jurisdiction of the Court.}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (3)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 The Court
 may take the evidence relevant to the money laundering offence referred to in subsection (1) of any person served with an evidence order. Such evidence shall subsequently be forwarded by the Court to the Authority for transmission by the Authority to the
 foreign State.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (4)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
Evidence taken pursuant to this section shall be heard in camera.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 27.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid2317697 Freezing property}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558  - (1)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 Where a person (in this section referred to as }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 the defendant}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 "}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 ) beyond the Cook Islands has been charged or is about to be charged with a money laundering offence, the Authority may upon receiving a request from the foreign State}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
prosecuting or investigating that offence may make an application to a Judge in accordance with subsection (2) for an order (hereinafter referred to as a }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 "}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 freezing order}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 ) freezing }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2317697 any }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
property which is or has been in the possession or under the control of the defendant, which property is alleged to be the proceeds of crime of the alleged money laundering offence wherever such property may be.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (2)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 An application made u
nder subsection (1) may be made ex parte to a Judge in chambers and shall be accompanied by an affidavit sworn on the information and belief of a person with knowledge of the investigation or prosecution of the offence, deposing to the following matters, 
namely -
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2317697 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (a)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 the money laundering offence under investigation;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2317697 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (b)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 the person who is believed to be in possession of the property;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2317697 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (c)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 the grounds for the belief that a freezing order may be made under this Act; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2317697 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (d)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 a description of the property.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (3)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
Where an application for a freezing order is made under subsection (1), the Judge may make an order -
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2317697 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (a)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 prohibiting any person from disposing of, or otherwise dealing with any interest in, the property specified in the order otherwise than i
n such manner as may be specified in the order; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2317697 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (b)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 at the request of the Authority where the Judge is of the opinion that the circumstances so require -
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2317697 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (i)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 appointing a person to take control of and to manage or otherwise deal with all or part of that property in accordance with directions of the Judge; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2317697 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (ii)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 requiring any person having possession of that property to give possession of the property to the person appointed under subparagraph (i).}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (4)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 The Judge in making any order freezing the pr
operty of the defendant }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 may give directions }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 as to}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2317697  -}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2317697 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (a)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 the period of effect of the freezing order;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2317697 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 (b) }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
the disposal of the property for the purpose of its proper administration during the period of freezing and the cost of such administration;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2317697 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 (c) }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 the 
payment of debts incurred in good faith due to creditors prior to the making of the order;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2317697 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 (d) }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
the payment of moneys to the defendant for his reasonable subsistence and that of his family;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2317697 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2317697 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 (e) }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
the payment of the reasonable business and legal expenses of the defendant;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2317697 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 (f) }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
the use of the property in order to enter into a recognisance required of the defendant by a Court.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (5) For }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2317697\charrsid14776558 the purpose of determining the reasonableness of business and }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 legal expenses referred }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2317697\charrsid14776558 to in paragraph (e) of subsection 4, a Judge may hold a hearing in}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2317697  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2317697\charrsid14776558 chambers.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (6)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
An order made under the provisions of this section shall provide for notice to be given to persons affected by the order in such manner as the Judge directs or in the absence of such direction, as may be prescribed 
by the Code of Civil Procedure of the High Court 1981.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (7)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
An order made under the provisions of this section shall cease to have effect at the end of the period of seven days, following the hour the order was made, if the defendant has not been charged with a money laundering offence within, that time.}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (8)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
The Authority and any person acting on its behalf shall not be liable for any damages or costs arising directly or indirectly from the making of a freezing order unless it is proved that the application for the freezing of the property was not made in goo
d faith.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (9)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
Where the Court makes an order for the administration of frozen property, the person charged with the administration of the property shall not be liable for any loss or damage to the property or for the cost of proceedings taken to establish a claim to}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
the property or to an interest in the property, unless the Court in which the claim is made is of the opinion that the person has been guilty of dishonesty or negligence in respect of the taking of custody and control of the property.}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (10)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 Every
 person is guilty of an offence who knowingly acts in contravention of or who knowingly fails to comply with the provisions of an order made under this section.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 28.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid2317697 Forfeiture of property}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558  - (1) Where a person beyond the Cook Islands has been convicted by 
a foreign court of a money laundering offence, the Authority may upon receiving a request from the foreign State where the conviction has been entered, make an}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 application to a Judge in accordance with subsection (2) for an order (in this section referred to as a }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 "}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 forfeiture order}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
) forfeiting any property which is or has been in the possession or under the control of that person or which is the subject of a freezing order, where such property is proven to be the subject matter of the offence, wherever such property may be.}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (2)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
In making a forfeiture order the Court may give directions -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2317697 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (a)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 for the purpose of determining any dispute as to the ownership of or other interest in the property or any part thereof; and}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2317697 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (b)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 as to the disposal of the property.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (3)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
Upon application to a Judge by a person against whom. a forfeiture order has been made under the provisions of this section, the Court may order that a sum deemed by the Court to be the value of the property so ordered to be forfeited be paid by that p
erson to the Court and upon satisfactory payment of that sum by}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 '}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
 that person the property ordered to be forfeited shall be returned to him.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2317697 {\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid2317697 PART VI}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid2317697 
\par REQUESTS TO FOREIGN STATES
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 29.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid2317697 Requests to foreign States}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
 - The Authority may issue to a foreign State a request for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of an offence under sections 3, 4 or 5 accompanied, if required, by an order issued in accordance with section 30.}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 30.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid2317697 Issuing Evidence Order against foreign resident}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
 - The Authority upon application to a Judge may, in respect of any proceedings in the Cook Islands for a money laundering offence, apply for an order directed to any person resident in a foreign State to deliver himself subject to the ap
proval of the foreign State, to the jurisdiction of the court of the foreign State for the purpose of giving evidence in relation to those proceedings.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 31.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid2317697 Evidence pursuant to a request}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558  - Evidence taken pursuant to an evidence order under section 30 in a
ny proceedings in a court of a foreign State shall be received as prima facie evidence in any proceedings in the Cook Islands to which such evidence relates.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 32.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid2317697 Offences}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558  - (1) It is an offence -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2317697 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (a)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
for any person to falsify, conceal, destroy or otherwise dispose of or cause or permit the falsification, concealment, destruction or disposal of any document or material which is or is likely to be relevant to the execution of any order made in accordanc
e with the provisions of this Part;}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2317697 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (b)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
for any person who knows or suspects that an investigation into money laundering has been, is being or is about to be made, or that an order has been made or may be made requiring the delivery or production of any do
cument, to divulge that fact or other information to another whereby the investigation is likely to be prejudiced.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (2)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
A person guilty of an offence under the provisions of subsection (1) above shall on conviction be liable to a fine not exceeding $5000, or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years, or to both such fine and imprisonment.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 33.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid2317697 Asset sharing}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558  - Subject to any order of the Court made pursuant to section 28(3), where the Authority acting with the written concurrence of the Minister c
onsiders it appropriate, either because an international arrangement so requires or permits or in the}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
interest of comity, the Authority may order that the whole or any part of any property forfeited under the provisions of this Part, or the value thereof, be given or remitted to the requesting State.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2317697 {\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2317697\charrsid2317697 PART VII
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid2317697 EXTRADITION
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 34.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid2317697 Money Laundering an offence for extradition uses}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558  - For the purposes of any law relating to extradition or the rendition of fugitive offenders, money laundering is an offence for which extradition or rendition may be granted.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3741978 {\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid3741978 PART VIII
\par CURRENCY REPORTING AT THE BORDER
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 35.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid3741978 Curren}{
\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid3741978 cy}{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid3741978  r}{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid3741978 epo}{
\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid3741978 rtin}{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid3741978 g}{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid3741978  at the border}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558  - (1) Every person who leaves or enters the Cook Islands with more than $10,000 in cash or negotiable bearer instrume
nts in the lawful currency of the Cook Islands or equivalent foreign currency without first having reported the}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
fact in the prescribed form to an authorised officer commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 1 year, or to both such fine and imprisonment.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (2)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 For the purpose of this section, the term -
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3741978 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (a)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 authorised officer}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 "}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558  means:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3741978 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (i)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 a constable; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3741978 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3741978 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (ii)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 a Customs Officer; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3741978 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3741978 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (iii)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 an Immigration Officer;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3741978 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3741978 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (b)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 negotiable bearer instrument}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 "}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558  means a document representing ownership of debts or obligations, including bills of exchange, promissory notes or certificates of deposit, made payable to the bearer.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (3)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 Where a person -
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3741978 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (a)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 is about to leave the Cook Islands or has arrived in the Cook Islands; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3741978 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (b)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 is about to board or leave, or has boarded or left, any ship or aircraft which an authorised officer believes is about to depart the Cook Islands,
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 an authorised officer may, with such assistance as is reasona
ble and necessary, examine any article which a person has with him or in his luggage and if the officer has reasonable grounds to suspect that an offence under subsection (1) may have been or is being committed, search the person, for the purpose of findi
ng out whether the person is in possession o\'a3 any cash or negotiable bearer instruments in respect of which a report under subsection (1) is required.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (4)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
A person shall not be searched by a person of the opposite sex.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (5)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 An authorised officer, and any p
erson assisting such authorised officer, may board any ship or aircraft for the purposes of exercising the powers conferred by subsection (3).
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (6)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
Where an authorised officer has reasonable grounds to believe that cash or negotiable bearer instruments fou
nd in the course of an examination or search, conducted under subsection (3), may afford evidence as to the commission of an offence under this section, the authorised officer may seize the cash or negotiable bearer instruments.}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (7)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
Where a seizure is made under the provisions of this section but the person from whom the cash or negotiable bearer instruments were seized has not been charged within 7 days of the seizure with an offence under subsection (1), the cash or}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 negotiable bearer instruments so seized shall forthwith be returned to the person from whom they were seized.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3741978 {\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid3741978 PART I}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid3741978 X}{
\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3741978\charrsid3741978 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid3741978 MISCELLANEOUS
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 36. }{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid3741978 Confidentiality overridden}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 - This }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 Act shall have effect notwithstanding any obli}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
gation as to confidentialit}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 y or other provisions of this restriction upon the disclosure of information imposed by any law or otherwise.}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 37.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid3741978 Disclosure }{
\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid3741978 p}{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid3741978 rotected}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
 - Notwithstanding any rule of law to the contrary, it shall not be unlawful for any person to make any disclosure in compliance with this Act. A financial institution, its employees, staff, directors, owners or other representatives as}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
authorised by law shall be exempted from criminal, civil and/or administrative liability, as the case may be, for breach of any restriction 
on disclosure of information imposed by contract or by any legislative, regulatory or administrative provision, regardless of the result of the disclosure, where the disclosure was made in good faith.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 38.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3741978\charrsid3741978 Tipping}{
\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid3741978 -}{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3741978\charrsid3741978 off}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3741978 - }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
(1) Every person commits an offence who knows or suspects that an investigation into money laundering has been, is being or is about to be made, or that an order has been made or may be made requiring the delivery or production of any}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 document and who divulges that fact or other information to another person whereby the investigation is likely to be prejudiced.

\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (2)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
Every person commits an offence who knows or suspects that a disclosure by a financial institution has been made to the Authority under section
 10(b), and who divulges that fact or other information to another person whereby any investigation that might be conducted following the disclosure is likely to be prejudiced.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (3)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
Every person guilty of an offence under the provisions of subsection (1) or subsection (2) shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding, $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years, or to both such fine and imprisonment.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 39.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid3741978 Falsification concealment of document}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
(1)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 Every person commits an offence who 
falsifies, conceals, destroys or otherwise disposes of, or causes or permits the falsification, concealment, destruction or disposal of any document or material which is known to that person to be relevant or is known by that person to be likely to be rel
evant to an investigation into money laundering.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (2)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
Every person guilty of an offence under the provisions of subsection (1) shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years, or to both such fine and imprisonment.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 40.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid3741978 General }{
\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid3741978 p}{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid3741978 enal provisions}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
 - Any person who contravenes or fails to comply with any provision or requirement for which no offence is specifically created is guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,000.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 41.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid3741978 Regulations}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558  - (1) The Queen}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 '}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
s Representative may by Order in Executive Council make regulations prescribing all matters and things required or authorised by this Act to be prescribed or which are necessary or convenient to be prescribed 
or provided, for the carrying out of or the giving fail effect to the provisions and its due administration.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (2)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
Without limiting the generality of subsection (1), regulations may -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100  
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3741978 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (a)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 provide for the regulation and control of customer and client identification by financial institutions for the prevention of money laundering; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3741978 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (b)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 prescribe procedures and systems for training, identification, record keeping, internal reporting and reporting to the Authority for financial institutions.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (3)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 Regulation
s made under this section may impose penalties in respect of offences made thereunder not exceeding a fine of $1,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year or both such fine and imprisonment.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3741978 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3741978 ---------------------------------------------
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3741978\charrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3741978 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 This Act is administered by the Office of the Commissioner for Offshore Financial Services
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
\par }\pard \qr \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3741978 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 Section 2
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3741978 {\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid3741978 SCHEDULE
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3741978 {\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid3741978 Financial Institutions and Activities
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
\par Banking business as defined in the Banking Act 1969}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 Offshore banking business as defined i}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 n the Offshore Banking Act 1981
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 Offshore insurance business as defined in the Offsh}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 ore Insurance Act 1981-82
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 Money transmission services
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 Issuing and administering means of payment (e.g. credit cards, travellers}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 '}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558  cheques and bankers}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 '}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558  drafts)
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 Guarantees and commitments
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4275100 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 Trading for own account or account of customers in -
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7170847 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3741978 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (a)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 money market instruments (cheques, bill, }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7170847 certificates of deposit, etc.);
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7170847 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3741978 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (b)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 foreign exchange;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7170847 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3741978 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (c)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 financial and commodity based derivative instruments (e.g. futures, options, interest rate and foreign exchange instruments, etc.);
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7170847 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3741978 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (d)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 exchange and interest rate instruments; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7170847 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3741978 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (e)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 transferable or negotiable instruments.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7170847 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 Underwriting share issues and the participation in such issues
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7170847 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 Money broking
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7170847 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 Investment business
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7170847 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 Insurance business transactions
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7170847 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 A real estate agent but only to the extent that the real estate agent receives funds in the course of that person}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 '}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 s business for the purpose of settling real estate transactions
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7170847 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 Bullion dealing
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7170847 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 Casinos and other gambling and betting services carrying on business or incorporated in the Cook Islands.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7170847 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 Acting as a financial intermediary
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7170847 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 Acting as a trustee company pursuant to the Trustee Companies Act 1981-82
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7170847 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 A barrister or solicitor, but only to the extent that the barrister or solicitor receives funds in the course of that person}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 '}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 s business}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3741978 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7170847 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3741978 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (i)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 for the purposes of deposit or investment; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7170847 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3741978 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 (ii)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 for the purpose of settling real estate transactions}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3741978 .}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14776558 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7170847 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 An accountant, but only to the extent that the accountant receives funds in the course of that person}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9663414 '}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14776558\charrsid14776558 s business for the purposes of deposit or investment
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