39Powers of authorised officers – immobilised train

39 Powers of authorised officers – immobilised train

(1)  This section applies to a train –

(a) that has failed or is otherwise immobilised; and

(b) that includes a unit of rolling stock to which this Division applies.

(2)  An authorised officer may give directions to a person who is involved in the transport of the dangerous goods on the train about how –

(a) the dangerous goods are to be removed from the train; or

(b) the dangerous goods are to be dealt with after their removal from the train.

(3)  A person who is given a direction under subsection (2) must comply with the direction.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 250 penalty units; or

(b) an individual, a fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.