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Crimes (Administration of Sentences) Regulation 2014
98Unauthorised use of cameras or recording equipment
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#### 98 Unauthorised use of cameras or recording equipment
98 Unauthorised use of cameras or recording equipment
> > (1) A visitor must not take photographs of, or operate video or audio recording equipment at, a correctional centre without the prior approval of the governor.
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> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
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> > (2) The governor may confiscate any photograph, film, tape or other recording, or delete any digital recording, taken or made by a person in contravention of this clause.
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> > (3) The governor may destroy any part of a confiscated photograph, film, tape or recording that the governor is satisfied is likely to prejudice the security of a correctional centre or place anyone’s personal safety at risk.
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> > (4) Any part of the photograph, film, tape or recording that the governor is satisfied is not likely to prejudice the security of a correctional centre or place anyone’s personal safety at risk must be returned to the person from whom it was taken.
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> > (5) Before returning any photograph, film, tape or recording, the governor may charge the person for payment of any costs incurred in processing or developing it.