17(1)If a firefighter or former firefighter is entitled to compensation and an order has been made against him or her by a court of competent jurisdiction in this Province or in any other province or territory of Canada for the maintenance of his or her spouse, child or other dependant, the Commission may divert the payment of compensation, in whole or in part, from the firefighter or former firefighter for the benefit of the spouse, child or other dependant.

17(2)If a firefighter or former firefighter is entitled to compensation and he or she is incarcerated, the Commission may divert the payment of compensation, in whole or in part, from him or her for the benefit of a dependant during the period of the incarceration.