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71UNon‑consensual search—vehicle, vessel or aircraft on defence premises
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71U Non‑consensual search—vehicle, vessel or aircraft on defence premises
When section applies
(a) a vehicle, vessel or aircraft is on defence premises; and
(b) a special defence security official reasonably believes that the vehicle, vessel or aircraft:
(i) is not authorised to be on the premises; or
Power to search
(2) A special defence security official may search the vehicle, vessel or aircraft.
Power to restrain and detain
(3) A special defence security official may restrain and detain any person in the vehicle, vessel or aircraft.