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(1) The Minister may compensate an owner or person in possession of a plant or property destroyed or harmed by a designated officer in the performance of a function under this Act from moneys voted for the purpose.

(2) The compensation shall be estimated on the basis of the value of the plant or property destroyed or harmed at the time of the action.

(3) Where there is a disagreement as to the amount of compensation to be paid, the matter shall be referred to arbitration as provided for in the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act, 2010 (Act 798).

(4) The Minister is not obliged to compensate a person who has suffered loss as a result of action taken under this Act if the action was taken to remedy a situation caused wholly or partially by that person’s negligence or failure to comply with lawful instructions.