Repayment of paid tolls

20.  (1) Where a person who receives notice of failure to pay a toll under section 16 pays the toll and the related fees and interest, in whole or in part, the owner shall return the amount paid to the person, together with interest, if,

(a) the owner or the dispute arbitrator subsequently decides that the person is not responsible for the payment of the toll, fees and interest; or

(b) the tolls, fees and interest are deemed to be paid in full under subsection 17 (7). 1998, c. 28, s. 20 (1).

Interest rate

(2) The interest on an amount returned under subsection (1) shall be charged at the same rate as the rate established by the owner under clause 14 (1) (c). 1998, c. 28, s. 20 (2).