(1) This section applies if—(a) a law practice is retained to act in relation to a claim for damages after—(i) the claimant has given a notice of claim for damages under section 275 ; or(ii) an urgent proceeding for the claim for damages is started under section 276 ; and(b) the supervising principal of the law practice has not previously given a law practice certificate to the claimant in relation to the claim.
(2) The supervising principal of the law practice in relation to the claim must, within 1 month after the day the practice is retained—(a) complete a law practice certificate for the claim; and(b) give the certificate to the insurer and a copy of the certificate to the claimant.Penalty—Maximum penalty—300 penalty units.