136DExercise of powers in serious circumstances

#### 136D Exercise of powers in serious circumstances 136D Exercise of powers in serious circumstances > An authorized person may exercise, in relation to a vessel, all or any of the powers referred to in section 136B (1) (a), (b) and (e) where— > > > (a) the authorized person has reasonable grounds to believe that— > > > > > (i) the vessel has been used, is being used or is about to be used in contravention of section 120, or > > > > > (ii) the exercise of those powers is necessary to prevent damage being caused to any well, pipeline, structure or equipment in a safety zone, and > > > (b) the circumstances are of such a serious nature as to require and justify the immediate exercise of those powers without the authority of a warrant issued under section 136C. > > **s 136D:** Ins 1985 No 129, Sch 1 (19).