Environment Protection (Beverage Containers and Plastic Bags) Act 2011
65Additional powers for entry of vehicle
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65 Additional powers for entry of vehicle (1) An authorised officer may enter a vehicle if the officer has reasonable grounds for suspecting: (a) the vehicle is being, has been or is likely to be, used in the commission of an offence against this Act; or (b) the vehicle, or a thing on the vehicle, may provide evidence of the commission of an offence against this Act. (2) For entering a vehicle under this Part, an authorised officer may require the person in control of the vehicle: (a) to stop, move or not to move the vehicle; or (b) to bring the vehicle to a stated place and remain in control of the vehicle until the officer permits the vehicle to depart; or (c) to give the officer reasonable help. (3) A person commits an offence if the person engages in conduct that results in a contravention of the officer's requirement. (b) is reckless as to whether the conduct would result in a contravention of the requirement. (4) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (3) if the defendant has a reasonable excuse.
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