Victorian Numbered Acts

FORTIFICATION REMOVAL ACT 2013 (NO. 48 OF 2013) - SECT 35

    (1)     This section applies if a member of Victoria Police is authorised to enter and inspect fortified premises under—

        (a)     section 25; or

        (b)     an inspection order.

    (2)     A member of Victoria Police may, without warrant, enter and inspect the fortified premises on—

        (a)     if the inspection is authorised under section 25—any day on which the fortification removal order is in effect; or

        (b)     if the inspection is authorised under an inspection order—any day that is within the period specified in the order.

    (3)     Before any member of Victoria Police enters the fortified premises, a member of Victoria Police must—

        (a)     announce that members of Victoria Police are authorised to enter and inspect the premises; and

        (b)     state the basis of that authority; and

        (c)     give anyone at the premises a reasonable opportunity to permit entry to the premises.

    (4)     If permission to enter the premises is not given, a member of Victoria Police may use reasonable force to gain entry.

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PART 4—ENFORCEMENT OF FORTIFICATION REMOVAL ORDERS