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National Transport Commission (Model Legislation—Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road or Rail) Regulations 2007
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(1) This section applies if a train that includes rolling stock to which this Division applies is involved in an incident resulting in a dangerous situation. (new) (2) An authorised officer may give, to the driver of the train or the rail operator, directions about: (a) the transport of the goods from the place of the incident; or (b) how otherwise to deal with the goods. (new) (3) The direction must: (a) be in writing and be signed by the authorised officer; and (b) state the name of the person to whom it is given; and (c) identify the incident; and (d) identify the dangerous goods to which it relates. (new) (4) However, if it is not practicable to give the direction in writing, the direction may be given orally and confirmed in writing within 48 hours. (new) (5) A person who is given a direction under subsection (2) must comply with the direction. (new)
Offence provision. (new)
{(6) An offence against subsection (5) is an offence of strict liability.} (new)