246Order to enforce exercise of functions

246 Order to enforce exercise of functions (1) This section applies if— (a) a territory service authorised person is entitled to exercise a function under this division in relation to premises; and (b) someone obstructs, or proposes to obstruct, the authorised person in the exercise of the function. (2) The Magistrates Court may, on the application of the territory service authorised person, make an order authorising a police officer or anyone else named in the order to use the assistance and force that are necessary and reasonable to enable the function to be exercised. (3) A copy of an application under subsection (2) must be given to the obstructor, and the obstructor is entitled to appear and be heard on the hearing of the application.