17Owner or occupier may apply to court for extension of compliance period

17 Owner or occupier may apply to court for extension of compliance period

(1)  An owner or occupier of fortified premises may apply to a court of petty sessions for an extension of the compliance period if the Commissioner has refused a request for that extension.

(2)  An application under subsection (1) may be made before or after the compliance period ends.

(3)  An application under subsection (1) must –

(a) be in writing; and

(b) state the grounds on which the order extending the compliance period is sought.

(4)  An application under subsection (1) must be accompanied by at least one affidavit that addresses the facts, matters and circumstances on which the application relies.