National Transport Commission (Model Legislation—Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road or Rail) Regulations 2007
39Powers of authorised officers—immobilised train
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39 Powers of authorised officers—immobilised train
(1) This section applies to a train: (a) that has failed or is otherwise immobilised; and (b) that includes rolling stock to which this Division applies. (2) An authorised officer may give directions to a person who is involved in the transport of the dangerous goods on the train about how: (a) the dangerous goods are to be removed from the train; or (b) the dangerous goods are to be dealt with after their removal from the train. (3) A person who is given a direction under subsection (2) must comply with the direction.
Offence provision.
{(4) An offence against subsection (3) is an offence of strict liability.} (13.3‑rail, amd)