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20A Power to give directions

(1) An inspector may give a direction (either orally or in writing) to a person at an equipment site if the inspector reasonably believes that it is necessary to do so because of an immediate risk to the health or safety of any person.

(2) A person must not, without reasonable excuse, refuse or fail to comply with a direction given to the person under subsection (1).

(3) An offence against subsection (2) is an indictable offence.

Note to s. 20A(3) amended by No. 68/2009 s. 97(Sch. item 52.4).

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