70When a special security direction is in force

70 When a special security direction is in force

(1) A special security direction comes into force at the time specified in the direction. (2) However: (a) if: (i) there is no time specified; or (ii) the specified time is before the time when the direction is given; the direction comes into force 24 hours after it is given; or (b) if the specified time is later than the beginning of the seventh day after the direction is given, the direction comes into force at the start of that day. (3) A special security direction remains in force until: (a) in relation to a special security direction made under subsection 67(1): (i) the special security direction is revoked in writing by the Secretary; or (ii) the special security direction ceases to have effect under subsection (6) of this section or subsection 71(2); or (b) for a special security direction made under paragraph 67(1)(c)—the national emergency declaration ceases to have effect under the National Emergency Declaration Act 2020. (4) If the Secretary has displayed a special security direction under subsection 69(2) and either: (a) the Secretary revokes the direction; or (b) the direction ceases to have effect under subsection (6) of this section or subsection 71(2); the Secretary must remove the displayed direction. (4A) The Secretary may, by writing, revoke a special security direction. (5) A special security direction made under paragraph 67(1)(a) must be revoked when the specific threat no longer exists. (5A) A special security direction made under paragraph 67(1)(aa) must be revoked when the general threat no longer exists. (6) If not revoked earlier, a special security direction ceases to be in force when it has been in force for a continuous period of 3 months.