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Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021
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#### 56 NSW Police required to provide assistance if asked
56 NSW Police required to provide assistance if asked
> > (1) NSW Police must, if asked by an authorised officer or authority—
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> > > (a) make enquiries about the name and address of the owner of a motor vehicle, and
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> > > (b) within 24 hours after the request is made, give the officer or authority a written statement about the results of the inquiry.
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> > (2) If the motor vehicle is or has been registered within the meaning of the [Road Transport Act 2013](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2013-018), the statement may consist of particulars of the name and address of the last registered operator of the vehicle according to the records kept by Transport for NSW.