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753Direction to remove Nazi symbol from public display
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753 Direction to remove Nazi symbol from public display (1) A police officer may direct a person to remove a Nazi symbol from display if the police officer reasonably believes that the person is committing an offence against section 752 by displaying the Nazi symbol. (2) A police officer may direct a person to remove a Nazi symbol from display at premises if— (a) the person is the owner or occupier of the premises; and
(b) the police officer reasonably believes that an offence is being committed against section 752 by the display of the Nazi symbol. (3) A direction under this section— (a) may be given orally or in writing; and (b) must state when the direction must be complied with. (4) If the direction cannot be given in person, a police officer may leave a written direction— (a) at the premises where the Nazi symbol is being displayed; or (b) if the display is in or on a vehicle—by attaching or placing the direction on the vehicle in a conspicuous place. (5) A person must comply with a direction given to the person under this Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units. (6) Subsection (5) does not apply if the person has a reasonable excuse. mentioned in s (6) (see s 58).
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