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have occurred;
(e) the maximum penalty that may be imposed by a court for the alleged contravention;
(f) the amount payable as the infringement notice penalty;
(g) a statement that the person can apply to AMSA for an extension of time to pay under section 28;
(h) a statement that the person may pay a penalty as an alternative to civil proceedings:
 (i) before the end of 28 days after the day the notice is given; or
 (ii) if a further period is allowed by AMSA under section 28 — before the end of the further period; or
 (iii) if payment by instalments is permitted by the AMSA under section 29 — in accordance with the permission;
(i) how and where the infringement notice penalty may be paid;
(j) a statement that if, before the end of 28 days after service of the notice, the person tells AMSA, in the way set out in the notice, about any facts or matters that the person thinks should be taken into account for the contravention and asks that AMSA withdraw the notice in accordance with section 30;
 (i) time for payment of the penalty will be extended to the extent necessary for a decision to be made about those facts or matters; and
 (ii)  AMSA must consider the matters mentioned in section 30;
(k) a statement that, if the infringement notice penalty is paid in time:
 (i) the person's liability for the contravention is discharged; and
 (ii) further proceedings cannot be taken against the person for the contravention.
(l) a statement to the effect that, if none of the things mentioned in paragraph (h) or (j) is done within the time specified, the person may be proceeded against for the alleged contravention and may be found liable for an amount up to the maximum penalty for the contravention;
(m) the name or identifying number of the person who gave the notice.
       (2) An infringement notice may contain any other information that AMSA or the inspector considers necessary.

26 Giving the notice
       (1) The notice must be given to the person within 12 months after the alleged contravention occurred.
       (2) The notice must be given by:
(a) handing the notice to the person; or
(b) mailing it to the person's last known address; or
(c) leaving it at the person's last known address with a person apparently over 16 years old; or
(d) if the person is a body corporate:
 (i) mailing it to the registered office of the person; or
 (ii) leaving it at the registered office of the person with a person apparently over 16 years old.

27 Time for payment of penalty
        The penalty stated in an infringement notice must