38Searches as condition of entry

38 Searches as condition of entry

38 Searches as condition of entry

(1) An authorised officer may ask a person who wishes to enter the event area for a motor race to do the following—

(a) undergo a search of the person conducted using an electronic device, including by—

(i) the use of a hand-held scanning device, or

(ii) passing through a detection device,

(b) allow a search to be conducted of articles in the person’s possession, including the content of the articles,

(c) remove an item of outer clothing and allow it to be searched,

(d) if the person wishes to enter in a vehicle or vessel—allow the vehicle or vessel to be searched.

(2) Failure to comply with the request is grounds for the person to be directed to leave the area.

(3) In this section—

outer clothing means the following—

(a) a coat or jacket,

(b) gloves,

(c) a scarf,

(d) shoes,

(e) a hat or other headwear.