sec.110Authorising persons to exercise rescue powers

### sec.110 Authorising persons to exercise rescue powers This section applies if the chairperson of the QDMC or a district disaster coordinator is satisfied on reasonable grounds it is necessary to act as mentioned in subsection (2) to ensure the following are carried out effectively— rescue or similar operations in an emergency situation; other operations in an emergency situation to— help injured persons; or protect persons or property from danger or potential danger associated with the emergency situation. The chairperson or district disaster coordinator may authorise a person to exercise rescue powers in relation to the emergency situation if satisfied the person has the necessary expertise or experience to exercise the rescue powers. An authorisation under subsection (2) — may be given on conditions; and may be given orally or in writing but if given orally must be put in writing as soon as reasonably practicable. A failure to put an authorisation in writing under subsection (3) (b) does not invalidate the authorisation or anything done under the authorisation. A person authorised by the chairperson or district disaster coordinator under subsection (2) may exercise the rescue powers only— under the authorisation; and subject to the directions of the chairperson or district disaster coordinator. s 110 amd 2024 No. 22 s 92 sch 1 (sec.110-ssec.1) This section applies if the chairperson of the QDMC or a district disaster coordinator is satisfied on reasonable grounds it is necessary to act as mentioned in subsection (2) to ensure the following are carried out effectively— rescue or similar operations in an emergency situation; other operations in an emergency situation to— help injured persons; or protect persons or property from danger or potential danger associated with the emergency situation. (sec.110-ssec.2) The chairperson or district disaster coordinator may authorise a person to exercise rescue powers in relation to the emergency situation if satisfied the person has the necessary expertise or experience to exercise the rescue powers. (sec.110-ssec.3) An authorisation under subsection (2) — may be given on conditions; and may be given orally or in writing but if given orally must be put in writing as soon as reasonably practicable. (sec.110-ssec.4) A failure to put an authorisation in writing under subsection (3) (b) does not invalidate the authorisation or anything done under the authorisation. (sec.110-ssec.5) A person authorised by the chairperson or district disaster coordinator under subsection (2) may exercise the rescue powers only— under the authorisation; and subject to the directions of the chairperson or district disaster coordinator. - (a) rescue or similar operations in an emergency situation; - (b) other operations in an emergency situation to— (i) help injured persons; or (ii) protect persons or property from danger or potential danger associated with the emergency situation. - (i) help injured persons; or - (ii) protect persons or property from danger or potential danger associated with the emergency situation. - (i) help injured persons; or - (ii) protect persons or property from danger or potential danger associated with the emergency situation. - (a) may be given on conditions; and - (b) may be given orally or in writing but if given orally must be put in writing as soon as reasonably practicable. - (a) under the authorisation; and - (b) subject to the directions of the chairperson or district disaster coordinator.