17Interim closure of premises

17 Interim closure of premises

17 Interim closure of premises

(1) The Commissioner may make an order that specified premises be closed (an interim closure order) if the Commissioner—

(a) is satisfied that a scrap metal business that is not registered is being carried on at the premises, or

(b) reasonably suspects that a serious criminal offence is being committed at the premises.

(2) An interim closure order must be served on the person apparently in charge of the premises or be posted in a conspicuous place at the entrance to the premises.

(3) An interim closure order takes effect from the time it is so served or posted and has effect for a period of 72 hours, unless sooner repealed or revoked.

(4) More than one interim closure order closing the same premises may not be made under this section in any period of 7 days.