102Emergency closure of permitted place

102 Emergency closure of permitted place (1) A senior police officer may order a permit-holder to close a permitted place (an emergency closure order) if the officer believes on reasonable grounds that— (a) a breach of this Act has happened, or is likely to happen; and (b) the closure of the place is necessary to prevent or reduce undue risk to people or property.

(2) If an emergency closure order is made under subsection (1), a police officer must, in writing, tell the permit-holder— (a) the name of the senior police officer making the order; and (b) when the order starts; and (c) when the order ends. Note An emergency closure notice for the emergency closure order must be given to the permit-holder as soon as practicable after the order is made (see s 103). (3) If an emergency closure order is in force for a permitted place, the permit is suspended for the period of the order.