11QNotice to be affixed to drug premises

11Q Notice to be affixed to drug premises (1) A police officer must affix a notice in the prescribed form and size to the exterior of the premises as close to each entrance to the premises as is practicable. (2) The notice may only be affixed under subsection (1): (a) after 7 days after a drug premises order is served under section 11N(2) in relation to the premises; or (b) if, within 7 days after a drug premises order is served under section 11N(2) in relation to the premises, notice of an application is served under section 11P(2) on the Commissioner by an owner, landlord or tenant of the premises – after the application is determined by the court. (3) A person commits an offence if: (a) the person intentionally tampers with, defaces, removes, damages or alters a notice; and (b) the notice has been affixed to drug premises under subsection (1). Misuse of Drugs Act 1990 37 (4) Absolute liability applies to subsection (3)(b).