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Lands Acquisition Act 1978
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55 Warrants
(1) A Local Court Judge may, on the application of the Minister, issue a
warrant under this section.
(2) A warrant issued under this section shall be addressed to a
member of the Police Force.
(3) A warrant issued under this section authorises the person to whom
it is addressed to:
(a) enter onto the acquired land specified in the warrant;
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(b) deliver possession of the acquired land to the Territory; and
(c) use such force as is reasonably necessary to execute the
warrant.