45Request to undergo search as condition of entry to major event area

45 Request to undergo search as condition of entry to major event area

45 Request to undergo search as condition of entry to major event area

(1) A person’s entry to a major event area (or any part of a major event area) is subject to the condition that the person must comply with such of the following requests as may be made of the person—

(a) a request by an authorised officer that the person undergo a search conducted by electronic means (such as by passing an electronic detection device over or in close proximity to the person or by the person passing through a detection device),

(b) a request by an authorised officer that the person allow a search of articles in the person’s possession and identify articles in the person’s possession,

(c) a request by an authorised officer that the person remove his or her overcoat, coat or jacket or similar article of clothing and any gloves, shoes and hat (or other headwear), and allow an examination of those items,

(d) if the person enters in a vehicle or vessel—a request by an authorised officer that the person open the vehicle or vessel, or part of it, for inspection and allow the vehicle, vessel or part to be searched.

Note—

A failure to comply with such a request is not an offence. However, a person who refuses such a request may be excluded from entry to the major event area or part of the major event area concerned under subsection (2).

(2) An authorised officer may exclude a person who refuses such a request from entry to the major event area or part of the major event area concerned.

(3) Reasonable force may be used to effect the person’s exclusion.

(4) (Repealed)

s 45: Am 2022 No 12, Sch 1[14] [15].