44Securing accident sites

#### 44 Securing accident sites (1) The Chief Commissioner may secure the perimeter of an accident site by whatever means the Chief Commissioner considers appropriate. (2) A person commits an offence if: (a) while the perimeter is secured, a person enters the accident site, or remains on the accident site; and (b) the person does not have the permission of the Chief Commissioner to do so. Penalty: 10 penalty units. (3) Subsection (2) does not apply if the person entered the accident site, or remained on the accident site: (a) to ensure the safety of persons, animals or property; or (b) to remove deceased persons or animals from the accident site; or (c) to move a transport vehicle, or the wreckage of a transport vehicle, to a safe place; or (d) to protect the environment from significant damage or pollution. > Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in subsection (3). See subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code. (4) The Chief Commissioner must not unreasonably withhold a permission under paragraph (2)(b).