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In forcePerson loitering may be directed to leave vicinity
Chapter 3Custodial correctional facilities
Part 3.5General matters about custodial correctional facilities
Division 1Matters relating to people and things at custodial correctional facility
149 Person loitering may be directed to leave vicinity
(1)
A correctional officer may direct a person who is loitering in the vicinity of a custodial correctional facility to leave the vicinity if the correctional officer considers it is appropriate to do so in order to maintain the security and good order of the facility.
(2)
When giving the direction, the officer must tell the person that failure to comply with the direction is an offence.
Note for section 149
Failing to leave the vicinity of a custodial correctional facility when directed to do so may constitute an offence against section 181.
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