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State Emergency and Rescue Management Act 1989
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#### 38 Power to take possession of property
38 Power to take possession of property
> > (1) In a state of emergency, the Minister may, for the purposes of responding to the emergency, take possession and make use of any person’s property.
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> > (2) If the property of a person is taken or used under this section that person is to receive such compensation as may be determined by the Minister, but is not entitled to receive compensation.
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> > (3) Any such person may apply to the Premier for a review of any determination as to compensation made by the Minister under this section.