Forensic Disability Act 2011
sec.103Powers of senior practitioners and authorised practitioners
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sec.103 Powers of senior practitioners and authorised practitioners
A senior practitioner or authorised practitioner has the powers given under this Act. However, a senior practitioner or authorised practitioner has the powers given under chapter 6 only if the practitioner’s instrument of appointment states that the practitioner may exercise the powers. Chapter 6 provides for the regulation of behaviour control. Also, subsection (1) has effect subject to any limitation stated in the practitioner’s instrument of appointment. (sec.103-ssec.1) A senior practitioner or authorised practitioner has the powers given under this Act. (sec.103-ssec.2) However, a senior practitioner or authorised practitioner has the powers given under chapter 6 only if the practitioner’s instrument of appointment states that the practitioner may exercise the powers. Chapter 6 provides for the regulation of behaviour control. (sec.103-ssec.3) Also, subsection (1) has effect subject to any limitation stated in the practitioner’s instrument of appointment.