Victorian Numbered Acts

TRANSPORT (SAFETY SCHEMES COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT) ACT 2014 (NO. 27 OF 2014) - SECT 16

    (1)     For the purpose of protecting evidence that might be relevant for compliance and investigative purposes, an authorised officer may—

        (a)     secure the perimeter of any site at any place; or

        (b)     restrict access to rolling stock, a bus or vessel.

    (2)     An authorised officer may secure the perimeter of a site or restrict access to rolling stock, a bus or vessel under subsection (1) by whatever means the authorised officer considers appropriate.

    (3)     A person must not, without the permission of an authorised officer—

        (a)     enter or remain at a site the perimeter of which is secured under this section; or

        (b)     enter or board or remain on rolling stock, a bus or vessel access to which has been restricted under this section.

Penalty:     $10 000.

    (4)     Subsection (3) does not apply if the person—
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        (a)     enters or remains at the site or enters or boards or remains on the rolling stock, bus or vessel to ensure the safety of persons; or

        (b)     enters or remains at the site or enters or boards or remains on the rolling stock, bus or vessel to remove deceased persons or animals from the site or bus or vessel; or

        (c)     enters or remains at the site to move a road vehicle, or the wreckage of a road vehicle, to a safe place; or

        (d)     enters or remains at the site or enters or boards or remains on the rolling stock, bus or vessel to protect the environment from significant damage or pollution.

    (5)     An authorised officer must not unreasonably withhold a permission referred to in subsection (3).