22Use of force to enter premises

22 Use of force to enter premises

(1) A person may use reasonable force to gain entry to premises under section 21 if the Minister has authorised, in writing, the use of force: (a) in the particular case; or (b) in circumstances present in the particular case. (2) If a person (the entering person) uses force to enter premises under section 21, the entering person must, as soon as practicable, tell the Minister or emergency services officer who issued the direction under section 20 that the entering person used force to enter the premises. (3) The Minister or emergency services officer must, on being told of the use of force, tell any other persons or authorities that the Minister or emergency services officer considers appropriate about the use of the force.