Keeping of records, &c.
27A Keeping of records, &c.
A guardian for a represented person must keep an accurate record of all dealings and transactions made by the person as guardian. Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.
A person who has ceased to be a guardian (the former guardian) for a person must retain the records required to be kept under subsection (1) in relation to that person for at least 7 years after so ceasing. Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.
The former guardian for a person may give a copy of the records required to be retained under subsection (2) in relation to that person to the following persons:a guardian for that person; if the person has ceased to be a represented person, that person; if the person has died, the legal representative of that person; if the person responsible for that person is required to make decisions in relation to the person's health care, the person responsible for that person.
The former guardian for a person must, on request, give a copy of the records required to be retained under subsection (2) in relation to that person to a person referred to in subsection (3)(a), (b), or (c) within 14 days after receipt of the request. Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.
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