35AL
CurrentForm of direction
Part 3AResponding to serious incidents
Division 3Information gathering directions
35AL Form of direction
(1)
A direction under section 35AK may be given:
(a)
orally; or
(b)
in writing.
(2)
The Secretary must not give a direction under section 35AK orally unless the delay that would occur if the direction were to be given in writing would frustrate the effectiveness of the direction.
(3)
If a direction under section 35AK is given orally to an entity, the Secretary must:
(a)
do both of the following:
(i)
make a written record of the direction;
(ii)
give a copy of the written record of the direction to the entity; and
(b)
do so within 48 hours after the direction is given.
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