The amount of recreation leave credits for subsection 2 include the amount of basic, additional and extra recreation leave credits that the member is eligible for.

Members cannot donate purchased recreation leave credits to their partner.

The member is able to apply to use recreation leave credits as soon as it has been credited.

Example: A member's required absence is due to start on 1 May. The member is in good health and provides a medical certificate that states that in the doctor's opinion, they are fit to work until 10 June. The CDF gives the member permission to work until 10 June.

This payment method is used for both methods of purchasing recreation leave credits.