NSWIn ForceAct
Roads Act 1993
167Use of force
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#### 167 Use of force
167 Use of force
> > (1) Reasonable force may be used for the purpose of gaining entry to any land (other than such part of a building as is being used for residential purposes) under a power conferred by this Division, but only if authorised by the roads authority in accordance with this section.
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> > (2) The authority—
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> > > (a) must be in writing, and
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> > > (b) must be given in respect of the particular entry concerned, and
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> > > (c) must specify the circumstances which are required to exist before force may be used.