Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002
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87P Definitions
87P Definitions
In this Part—
long duration public safety order—see section 87V.
public event means a trade, cultural, social or sporting event that is open to the public (including when entry into the event requires the payment of a fee or other charge).
public safety order—see section 87Q.
senior police officer means a police officer of the rank of Inspector or above (including the Commissioner).
Note.
By virtue of the Interpretation Act 1987 (section 48(2)) a person acting in an office referred to above may exercise the functions of a senior police officer under this Part.
s 87P: Ins 2005 No 119, Sch 1 [1]. Rep 2007 No 97, Sch 1.1 [6]. Ins 2016 No 16, Sch 5 [1].