127   Power of responsible authority to recover compensation in respect of damage caused to or on controlled travelling stock reserve

(1)  A responsible authority may recover from a person who:

(a)  damages a controlled travelling stock reserve, or

(b)  damages or destroys any structure or work located on a controlled travelling stock reserve,

      an amount equal to its expenses in rectifying the damage or replacing the destroyed structure or work.

(2)  This section has effect irrespective of whether the damage or destruction was perpetrated without intention, recklessness or negligence.

(3)  The recovery from a person of an amount under this section does not affect the liability of the person to be dealt with for an offence by or under this Act or under any other law arising out of the same matter.