19When does an authorisation lapse?

19 When does an authorisation lapse? (1) An authorisation (including an authorisation extended under section 20(1)) lapses— (a) on notification to the Chief Commissioner under section 16(2); S. 19(1)(b) amended by Nos 56/2011 s. 32(2), 73/2013 s. 104(b), 36/2018 s. 39(1). (b) if the agency primarily responsible under the state emergency management plan under the **Emergency Management Act 2013** for responding to the emergency caused by the suspected contamination notifies the Chief Commissioner that the authorisation should lapse, on that notification; (c) in any event, 8 hours after the time at which it is given or on expiry of the extended period under section 20(1), as the case requires. Note to s. 19(1) amended by Nos 56/2011 s. 32(3) (as amended by No. 43/2012 s. 3(Sch. item 15)), 73/2013 s. 104(c), repealed by No. 36/2018 s. 39(2). (2) The Chief Commissioner must ensure that any person to whom an authorisation was given is notified of the lapse of that authorisation immediately after receiving a notification under subsection (1)(b) or section 16(2).