23When authorisations are in force

#### 23 When authorisations are in force (1) An authorisation given by an authorising officer under Division 2 is in force until: (a) it is spent; or (b) it lapses. When authorisation is spent (2) An authorisation is spent when the continuous exercise of powers under the authorisation ends. > Note: The continuous exercise of powers does not end only because there is a period of time between the exercise of one or more of those powers: see section 11. When authorisation lapses (3) An authorisation lapses if powers have not been exercised under the authorisation within 72 hours after it is given.