Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018
sec.14Meaning of safe access zone
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sec.14 Meaning of safe access zone
A place is in the safe access zone for termination services premises if the place is— in the premises; or not more than the prescribed distance from an entrance to the premises. Unless a distance is prescribed under subsection (3) , the prescribed distance for subsection (1) (b) is 150m. A regulation may prescribe a distance for subsection (1) (b) for stated termination services premises. The Minister may recommend to the Governor in Council the making of a regulation under subsection (3) only if satisfied that, having regard to the location of the premises, a prescribed distance of 150m is insufficient, or greater than is necessary, to achieve the purpose of this part in relation to the premises. (sec.14-ssec.1) A place is in the safe access zone for termination services premises if the place is— in the premises; or not more than the prescribed distance from an entrance to the premises. (sec.14-ssec.2) Unless a distance is prescribed under subsection (3) , the prescribed distance for subsection (1) (b) is 150m. (sec.14-ssec.3) A regulation may prescribe a distance for subsection (1) (b) for stated termination services premises. (sec.14-ssec.4) The Minister may recommend to the Governor in Council the making of a regulation under subsection (3) only if satisfied that, having regard to the location of the premises, a prescribed distance of 150m is insufficient, or greater than is necessary, to achieve the purpose of this part in relation to the premises.
- (a) in the premises; or
- (b) not more than the prescribed distance from an entrance to the premises.