Transport (Safety Schemes Compliance and Enforcement) Act 2014
72Contents of non-disturbance notice
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72 Contents of non-disturbance notice
(1) A non-disturbance notice may require the person to—
S. 72(1)(a) amended by No. 41/2019 s. 58(1)(a).
(a) in the case of bus premises or marine premises—
(i) preserve the site at which a notifiable occurrence has occurred for a specified period; or
(ii) prevent the disturbance of a particular site (including the operation of plant) in other circumstances for a specified period that is reasonable in the circumstances;
S. 72(1)(b) amended by No. 41/2019 s. 58(1)(b)(i).
(b) in the case of a bus or vessel—
S. 72(1)(b)(i) amended by No. 41/2019 s. 58(1)(b)(i).
(i) preserve the bus or vessel in respect of which a notifiable occurrence has occurred for a specified period; or
S. 72(1)(b)(ii) amended by No. 41/2019 s. 58(1)(b)(ii).
(ii) prevent the disturbance of a particular bus or a particular vessel in other circumstances for a specified period that is reasonable in the circumstances.
(2) A non-disturbance notice must specify the period (of no more than 7 days) for which it applies and set out—
(a) the obligations of the person on whom the notice is served; and
(b) the measures to be taken to—
S. 72(2)(b)(i) amended by No. 41/2019 s. 58(2).
(i) preserve a site, bus or vessel; or
S. 72(2)(b)(ii) amended by No. 41/2019 s. 58(2).
(ii) prevent disturbance of a site, bus or vessel; and
(c) information about the right to a review under Part 5 of the decision to serve the notice; and
(d) the penalty for contravening the notice.
(3) In subsection (1), a reference to a site includes any plant, substance, structure or thing associated with the site.
(4) A non-disturbance notice does not prevent any action—
(a) to assist an injured person or animal; or
(b) to remove a deceased person or animal; or
(c) that is essential to make the site, bus or vessel safe or prevent a further incident; or
(d) that is associated with a police investigation; or
(e) in respect of which a transport safety officer has given permission; or
(f) to protect the environment from significant damage or pollution.