Serious Crime Control Act 2009
10Fortification and fortification removal order
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10 Fortification and fortification removal order (1) A fortification is any security measure involving a structure or device forming part of, or attached to, premises, if the security measure: (a) is intended or designed to prevent or impede police access to the premises; or (b) has, or could have, the effect of preventing or impeding police access to the premises and is excessive for the particular type of premises. (2) A fortification removal order is an order that: (a) is made by the Local Court under section 60; and (b) is directed to the occupier of premises or, if there is more than 1 occupier, any 1 or more of the occupiers of the premises; and (c) requires the named occupier or occupiers to remove or modify fortifications at the premises, as specified in the order.