Section 809Z6 | Exempt property: other interpretation ^F1

(1)This section applies for the purposes of sections 809X to 809Z5.

(2)“Property” does not include money.

(3)In subsection (2) “money” includes—

(a)a traveller's cheque,

(b)a promissory note,

(c)a bill of exchange, and

(d)any other—

(i)instrument that is evidence of a debt, or

(ii)voucher, stamp or similar token or document which is capable of being exchanged for money, goods or services.

(4)References to property being in the United Kingdom are references to the property—

(a)being in the United Kingdom after being brought to, or received in, the United Kingdom in circumstances in which section 809L(2)(a) applies, or

(b)being used in the United Kingdom in circumstances in which section 809L(2)(a) applies.

(5)References to property being lost, stolen or destroyed are to the property being lost, stolen or destroyed whilst in the United Kingdom.^F2

(6)“Compensation payment”, in relation to property that has been lost, stolen or destroyed, means any payment of compensation (whether under an insurance policy or otherwise) in respect of the property.^F2

(7)A compensation payment is “released” on the day on which it first becomes available for use in the United Kingdom by or for the benefit of any relevant person.^F2

(8)Property that has been lost or stolen is “recovered” on the day on which it becomes available to be used or enjoyed in the United Kingdom by or for the benefit of a relevant person.^F2