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Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000
sec.842Transitional provisions for existing police service surveillance devices
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### sec.842 Transitional provisions for existing police service surveillance devices
An existing police service surveillance warrant that was in force immediately before the commencement day continues in force from that day in accordance with its terms as if it were a surveillance device warrant issued under new section 330 to a police officer under new chapter 13.
An existing police service emergency authorisation that was in force immediately before the commencement day continues in force from that day in accordance with its terms as if it were an emergency authorisation given under new section 343 to a police officer or member of the police service performing duties under new chapter 13.
New sections 344 to 348 apply to an authorisation mentioned in subsection (2).
A warrant or emergency authorisation may be issued or given under this Act as in force from the commencement day in relation to an offence that was committed before the commencement day.
s 842 ins 2005 No. 45 s 28
(sec.842-ssec.1) An existing police service surveillance warrant that was in force immediately before the commencement day continues in force from that day in accordance with its terms as if it were a surveillance device warrant issued under new section 330 to a police officer under new chapter 13.
(sec.842-ssec.2) An existing police service emergency authorisation that was in force immediately before the commencement day continues in force from that day in accordance with its terms as if it were an emergency authorisation given under new section 343 to a police officer or member of the police service performing duties under new chapter 13.
(sec.842-ssec.3) New sections 344 to 348 apply to an authorisation mentioned in subsection (2).
(sec.842-ssec.4) A warrant or emergency authorisation may be issued or given under this Act as in force from the commencement day in relation to an offence that was committed before the commencement day.