Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000

sub 2020 No. 7 s 50 (1)–(2)account, for chapter 7, part 7, see section 197A.sch 6 def account ins 2014 No. 1 s 42 (1)acquire, for chapter 12, see section 280.sch 6 def acquire ins 2005 No. 45 s 30 (2)adjacent public area, for chapter 2, part 3A, see section 39A.sch 6 def adjacent public area ins 2024 No. 45 s 38(1)adult...sch 6 def adult om 2016 No. 58 s 10 sch 1adult proof of age card...sch 6 def adult proof of age card ins 2008 No. 71 s 6om 2014 No. 43 s 21affected person, for an original decision, for chapter 4A, part 4, see section 123I.sch 6 def affected person ins 2026 No. 13 s 13agency, for chapter 12, see section 280.sch 6 def agency ins 2005 No. 45 s 30 (2)agency arrangement, for chapter 21, part 4, see section 726.sch 6 def agency arrangement ins 2003 No. 5 s 26alarm, for chapter 22, see section 747.sch 6 def alarm ins 2006 No. 26 s 87 (2)ancillary conduct, for an authorised controlled activity, for chapter 10, see section 221A.sch 6 def ancillary conduct ins 2023 No. 10 s 32(2)animal, for chapter 6, part 2, see the Road Use Management Act, schedule 4.sch 6 def animal ins 2006 No. 26 s 87 (2)Animal Care and Protection Act means the Animal Care and Protection Act 2001.sch 6 def Animal Care and Protection Act ins 2001 No. 64 s 229animal welfare direction see section 143(1).sch 6 def animal welfare direction ins 2001 No. 64 s 229animal welfare offence—

the Animal Care and Protection Act, other than chapter 6, part 2, divisions 2, 3, 4 and 7 and chapter 8, part 1; or

the Criminal Code, section 468.

om 2007 No. 1 s 11 sch 1arrest warrant see section 370.sch 6 def arrest warrant amd 2000 No. 22 s 3 schassistance period, for chapter 15, part 2, division 3A, see section 411F.sch 6 def assistance period ins 2021 No. 24 s 42(1)assistant see section 612.sch 6 def assistant amd 2000 No. 22 s 3 schassociated, with an event, for chapter 2, part 7, see section 53BD.sch 6 def associated ins 2014 No. 1 s 42 (2)associated domestic violence see the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012, section 9.sch 6 def associated domestic violence amd 2002 No. 6 s 43

sub 2012 No. 5 s 227 (1)at a place, includes in or on the place.attend, a police station or police establishment under a direction, order or requirement, includes stay at the police station or police establishment for the time reasonably necessary for the purpose for which the attendance is directed, ordered or required.sch 6 def attend ins 2003 No. 49 s 25 (2)authorisation period, for a tracking device authorisation, see section 348A(1).sch 6 def authorisation period ins 2017 No. 30 s 27 (2)authorised assistant means an assistant authorised under the responsibilities code for this Act.authorised civilian, for chapter 12, see section 280.sch 6 def authorised civilian ins 2005 No. 45 s 30 (2)authorised commission officer means an authorised commission officer as defined under the Crime and Corruption Act 2001, section 272.sch 6 def authorised commission officer ins 2005 No. 45 s 30

amd 2014 No. 21 s 94 (2) sch 2authorised controlled activity, for chapter 10, see section 221A.sch 6 def authorised controlled activity ins 2023 No. 10 s 32(2)authorised examiner means a police officer authorised by the commissioner under section 497.sch 6 def authorised examiner ins 2003 No. 49 s 25 (2)authorised officer—

for chapter 12, see section 280; or

for chapter 21A, see section 745B.

sub 2024 No. 45 s 5authorised operation, for chapter 11, see section 229.sch 6 def authorised operation ins 2005 No. 45 s 30 (2)authorised person, for chapter 12, see section 280.sch 6 def authorised person amd 2000 No. 22 s 3 schsub 2005 No. 45 s 30 (1)–(2); 2014 No. 60 s 101 (1)–(2)authorised police officer, for chapter 17, part 6, see section 496.sch 6 def authorised police officer ins 2003 No. 49 s 25 (2)authority—

for chapter 11, see section 229; or

for chapter 12, see section 280.

an article worn by the entrant;

an article carried by the entrant, including, for example, an article in a pocket of the entrant’s clothing;

an article pushed or pulled by the entrant;

a vehicle driven by the entrant or another vehicle towed by a vehicle driven by the entrant;

the contents of an article or vehicle mentioned in any of paragraphs (a) to (d).

amd 2020 No. 7 s 50 (3)breath test see the Road Use Management Act, section 80.sch 6 def breath test amd 2007 No. 1 s 11 sch 1Broadbeach CBD safe night precinct...sch 6 def Broadbeach CBD safe night precinct ins 2021 No. 9 s 18

om 2023 No. 4 s 6(1)burn out, for chapter 4, see section 69.sch 6 def burn out ins 2002 No. 33 s 13

sub 2005 No. 64 s 28 (1)–(2)cannabis means Cannabis sativa.sch 6 def cannabis ins 2018 No. 20 s 47 (2)cash dealer means a cash dealer under the Financial Transaction Reports Act 1988 (Cwlth).sch 6 def cash dealer amd 2006 No. 26 s 87 (3)caution...sch 6 def caution ins 2005 No. 64 s 28

amd 2009 No. 34 s 45 (1) sch pt 1 amdt 27om 2023 No. 10 s 32(1)CCC means the Crime and Corruption Commission.sch 6 def CCC ins 2014 No. 21 s 94 (2) sch 2CCC senior executive officer means a senior executive officer under the Crime and Corruption Act 2001.sch 6 def CCC senior executive officer ins 2014 No. 21 s 94 (2) sch 2centre officer...sch 6 def centre officer ins 2014 No. 42 s 122

om 2020 No. 7 s 50 (1)chapter 8 application means an application under chapter 8 for a monitoring order or a suspension order.sch 6 def chapter 8 application sub 2005 No. 45 s 30 (1)–(2)chapter 9 application means an application under chapter 9 for a covert search warrant or an extension of a covert search warrant.sch 6 def chapter 9 application ins 2005 No. 45 s 30 (2)chapter 10 criminal activity...sch 6 def chapter 10 criminal activity ins 2000 No. 22 s 29

om 2007 No. 1 s 11 sch 1chapter 11 application means an application under chapter 11 for an authority for a controlled operation or a variation of an authority for a controlled operation.sch 6 def chapter 11 application ins 2005 No. 45 s 30 (2)chapter 13 application means an application under chapter 13 for—

a surveillance device warrant; or

a variation or extension of a surveillance device warrant; or

a retrieval warrant; or

an emergency authorisation; or

approval of the use of a surveillance device under an emergency authorisation.

amd 2016 No. 62 s 493 sch 1 pt 1sub 2017 No. 30 s 27 (1)–(2)chapter 18 offences see section 538.sch 6 def chapter 18 offences ins 2005 No. 45 s 30 (2)chief executive (child safety) means the chief executive of the department within which the Child Protection Act 1999 is administered.sch 6 def chief executive (child safety) ins 2005 No. 17 s 21 (2)chief executive (communities) means the chief executive of the department within which the Youth Justice Act 1992 is administered.sch 6 def chief executive (communities) ins 2005 No. 17 s 21

amd 2009 No. 34 s 45 (1) sch pt 1 amdt 27chief executive (family services)...sch 6 def chief executive (family services) om 2005 No. 17 s 21 (1)chief executive (health) means the chief executive of the health department.sch 6 def chief executive (health) ins 2000 No. 22 s 29 (2)chief executive officer means—

for the CCC—the CCC chairperson; or

for the police service—the commissioner; or

for the ACC, but only for chapter 13—the chief executive officer of the ACC; or

for an issuing agency under chapter 12—the chief executive officer, however described, of the issuing agency; or

for a law enforcement agency under a corresponding law, for chapter 12—see section 280; or

for an intelligence agency, for chapter 12—see section 280.

om 2018 No. 2 s 13child...sch 6 def child amd 2009 No. 34 s 45 (1) sch pt 1 amdt 27om 2016 No. 58 s 10 sch 1civilian participant—

for chapter 10—see section 221A; or

for chapter 11—see section 229.

sub 2023 No. 10 s 32(1)–(2)CJC...sch 6 def CJC om 2001 No. 69 s 378 sch 1CJC officer...sch 6 def CJC officer ins 2000 No. 22 s 29

om 2001 No. 69 s 378 sch 1class A surveillance device...sch 6 def class A surveillance device om 2005 No. 45 s 30 (1)class B surveillance device...sch 6 def class B surveillance device om 2005 No. 45 s 30 (1)CMC...sch 6 def CMC ins 2001 No. 69 s 378 sch 1om 2014 No. 21 s 94 (2) sch 2CMC assistant commissioner...sch 6 def CMC assistant commissioner ins 2001 No. 69 s 378 sch 1om 2014 No. 21 s 94 (2) sch 2CMC officer...sch 6 def CMC officer ins 2001 No. 69 s 378 sch 1om 2005 No. 45 s 30 (1)commencement...sch 6 def commencement ins 2013 No. 15 s 79

om 2024 No. 45 s 134 sch 1commissioned officer, for chapter 7, part 3A, see section 179A.sch 6 def commissioned officer prev def ins 2000 No. 22 s 29

om 2003 No. 49 s 25

pres def ins 2018 No. 20 s 47 (2)commissioner means the commissioner of the police service.commissioner direction, for chapter 21, part 4, see section 726.sch 6 def commissioner direction ins 2003 No. 5 s 26commissioner’s reasonable costs, for chapter 2, part 7, see section 53BD.sch 6 def commissioner’s reasonable costs ins 2014 No. 1 s 42 (2)commission officer means a commission officer as defined under the Crime and Corruption Act 2001.sch 6 def commission officer ins 2005 No. 45 s 30

amd 2014 No. 21 s 94 (2) sch 2committee, for chapter 11, see section 229.sch 6 def committee ins 2000 No. 22 s 29

sub 2005 No. 45 s 30 (1)–(2)Commonwealth Games...sch 6 def Commonwealth Games ins 2017 No. 19 s 5

om 2017 No. 19 s 5 (2)communication network means a network—

capable of electronic communication; and

designed to enable a user of the network to communicate with a specific person or a group of people.

for chapter 10, see section 221A; or

for chapter 11, see section 229; or

for chapter 12, see section 280.

amd 2023 No. 10 s 32(3)–(4)Confiscation Act means the Criminal Proceeds Confiscation Act 2002.sch 6 def Confiscation Act ins 2000 No. 22 s 29

sub 2002 No. 68 s 338confiscation offence means either of the following under the Confiscation Act—

a confiscation offence;

an interstate confiscation offence.

sub 2013 No. 21 s 73 (1)–(2)confiscation related activity means an activity for which a confiscation order may be sought under the Confiscation Act other than chapter 2A.sch 6 def confiscation related activity ins 2002 No. 68 s 338

amd 2013 No. 21 s 73 (3)confiscation related evidence—

a thing in which a person has an interest that is serious crime derived property; and

a thing in which a person has an interest that is illegally acquired property of a person reasonably suspected of having engaged in a serious crime related activity; and

evidence of a serious crime related activity; and

evidence of illegal activity of a person reasonably suspected of having engaged in a serious crime related activity; and

evidence of a contract—

about a depiction of a confiscation offence or alleged confiscation offence; and

from which a person convicted of the offence, or someone else for that person, derives benefits; and

evidence of a contract—

about the expression of thoughts, opinions or emotions about a confiscation offence of a person who has been convicted of the offence; and

from which that person, or someone else for that person, derives benefits; and

property that is restrained under a restraining order under the Confiscation Act.

sub 2013 No. 21 s 73 (1)–(2)consort see section 53BAA.sch 6 def consort ins 2016 No. 62 s 327 (2)controlled activity see section 224.sch 6 def controlled activity ins 2000 No. 22 s 29

sub 2005 No. 45 s 30 (1)–(2)controlled activity offence, for chapter 10, see section 221A.sch 6 def controlled activity offence ins 2023 No. 10 s 32(2)controlled conduct, for chapter 11, see section 229.sch 6 def controlled conduct ins 2005 No. 45 s 30 (2)controlled operation, for chapter 11, see section 229.sch 6 def controlled operation ins 2000 No. 22 s 29

sub 2005 No. 45 s 30 (1)–(2)controlled operations committee means the controlled operations committee established under section 232.sch 6 def controlled operations committee ins 2000 No. 22 s 29

amd 2007 No. 1 s 11 sch 1control order property, for chapter 7, see section 149A.sch 6 def control order property ins 2016 No. 62 s 308

sub 2020 No. 7 s 50 (1)–(2)coroner means a coroner under the Coroners Act 2003.sch 6 def coroner ins 2003 No. 13 s 106 sch 1corrective services facility see the Corrective Services Act 2006, schedule 4.sch 6 def corrective services facility ins 2000 No. 63 s 276 sch 2amd 2006 No. 29 s 517 (2)corresponding authorised operation, for chapter 11, see section 229.sch 6 def corresponding authorised operation ins 2005 No. 45 s 30 (2)corresponding authority—

for chapter 11, see section 229; or

for chapter 12, see section 280.

for chapter 22—see section 747; or

generally—means a law of another State or the Commonwealth, declared under a regulation to be a law corresponding with this Act or a stated provision of it, whether that provision relates to—

forensic procedures; or

the acquisition or use of assumed identities; or

the conduct of controlled operations; or

the use of surveillance devices; or

another matter for which this Act expressly authorises the doing of something in relation to a jurisdiction for which there is a corresponding law for the purpose.

the making of a chapter 8, chapter 9, chapter 11 or chapter 13 application; or

the exercise of powers under this Act under—

a monitoring order; or

a suspension order; or

a surveillance device warrant; or

a retrieval warrant; or

a covert search warrant; or

an authorisation for a controlled operation; or

an emergency authorisation; or

a tracking device authorisation; or

the disclosure of information to a declared agency; or

the revocation of a surveillance device warrant or retrieval warrant.

amd 2006 No. 26 s 87 (4) (amdt could not be given effect); 2017 No. 30 s 27 (3)–(4)covert operative...sch 6 def covert operative ins 2000 No. 22 s 29

om 2005 No. 45 s 30 (1)covert search powers means powers a police officer may exercise under section 219.sch 6 def covert search powers amd 2005 No. 45 s 3 sch 1; 2007 No. 1 s 11 sch 1covert search warrant see section 212.sch 6 def covert search warrant amd 2005 No. 45 s 3 sch 1crime scene see section 163B.sch 6 def crime scene sub 2018 No. 20 s 47 (1)–(2)crime scene powers means powers a police officer may exercise under a crime scene warrant or in a public place.crime scene threshold offence, for chapter 7, see section 149A.sch 6 def crime scene threshold offence ins 2018 No. 20 s 47

amd 2022 No. 4 s 12(2)crime scene warrant see section 170.criminal activity—

for chapter 11, see section 229; or

for chapter 12, see section 280; or

for chapter 15, part 2, division 3A, see section 411A.

amd 2021 No. 24 s 42(2)criminal organisation see the Penalties and Sentences Act 1992, section 161O.sch 6 def criminal organisation ins 2013 No. 45 s 66

sub 2016 No. 62 ss 308, 327 (1)–(2)criminal organisation offence...sch 6 def criminal organisation offence ins 2013 No. 45 s 66

om 2016 No. 62 s 493 sch 1 pt 2CrimTrac...sch 6 def CrimTrac ins 2003 No. 49 s 25

om 2016 No. 48 s 14 (1)CrimTrac database...sch 6 def CrimTrac database ins 2003 No. 49 s 25

om 2016 No. 48 s 14 (1)dangerous attachment device see the Summary Offences Act 2005, section 14B.sch 6 def dangerous attachment device ins 2019 No. 35 s 7dangerous drug see the Drugs Misuse Act 1986, section 4.dangerous goods see the Road Use Management Act, schedule 4.data includes the whole or part of a computer program within the meaning of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cwlth).sch 6 def data ins 2022 No. 4 s 12(1)data surveillance device, for chapter 13, see section 322.sch 6 def data surveillance device ins 2005 No. 45 s 30 (2)declared agency means an entity prescribed under a regulation as a declared agency for this Act.sch 6 def declared agency ins 2005 No. 45 s 30 (2)declared law enforcement agency...sch 6 def declared law enforcement agency om 2005 No. 45 s 30 (1)default certificate see the State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999, schedule 2.sch 6 def default certificate ins 2013 No. 15 s 79 (2)om 2017 No. 13 s 90 sch 1 (uncommenced amendment)designated business and community precinct means an area prescribed to be a designated business and community precinct under section 808D.sch 6 def designated business and community precinct ins 2026 No. 7 s 34(2)designated offence means—

an offence against any of the following provisions of the Criminal Code—

section 300;

section 306;

section 309; or

another offence for which a person is liable, on conviction, to be sentenced to imprisonment for life if the circumstances of the offence involve—

a serious risk to, or actual loss of, a person’s life; or

a serious risk of, or actual, serious injury to a person.

om 2017 No. 19 s 5 (2)destroy, an image, for chapter 19, part 5B, see section 602R.sch 6 def destroy ins 2014 No. 42 s 122 (2)detection dog, for chapter 2, part 3, see section 34.sch 6 def detection dog ins 2013 No. 46 s 84

amd 2020 No. 7 s 50 (3)detention centre see the Youth Justice Act 1992, schedule 4.sch 6 def detention centre amd 1992 No. 44 s 341 sch 3 (amd 2002 No. 39 ss 115, 118); 2009 No. 34 s 45 (1) sch pt 1 amdt 27detention order see the Youth Justice Act 1992, schedule 4.sch 6 def detention order amd 1992 No. 44 s 341 sch 3 (amd 2002 No. 39 ss 115, 118); 2009 No. 34 s 45 (1) sch pt 1 amdt 27detention period has the meaning given under section 403(4) and includes any period for which detention is extended under section 406.sch 6 def detention period amd 2000 No. 22 s 3 schdevice, for chapter 13, see section 322.sch 6 def device ins 2005 No. 45 s 30 (2)device information, from a digital device, for chapter 7, see section 149A.sch 6 def device information ins 2020 No. 7 s 50 (2)digital device see section 149A.sch 6 def digital device ins 2020 No. 7 s 50 (2)digital photo...sch 6 def digital photo ins 2008 No. 71 s 6om 2018 No. 2 s 13disciplinary proceeding, for chapter 13, see section 322.sch 6 def disciplinary proceeding ins 2005 No. 45 s 30 (2)disease test order see section 540.sch 6 def disease test order ins 2000 No. 22 s 29 (2)disorderly activity see the Peace and Good Behaviour Act 1982, section 33.sch 6 def disorderly activity ins 2016 No. 62 s 327 (2)distribute, an imaged order, for chapter 19, part 5B, see section 602R.sch 6 def distribute ins 2014 No. 42 s 122 (2)DNA arrangement see section 488B(1).sch 6 def DNA arrangement ins 2014 No. 1 s 42 (1)DNA database...sch 6 def DNA database ins 2000 No. 22 s 29

om 2003 No. 49 s 25 (1)DNA sample means—

a sample of a person’s hair, including roots of the hair, other than hair from—

the genital or anal area; or

the buttocks; or

the breasts; or

a sample obtained by swabbing a person’s mouth.

sub 2003 No. 49 s 25 (1)–

amd 2024 No. 24 s 48(1)DNA sample notice see section 482(2).sch 6 def DNA sample notice ins 2000 No. 22 s 29

sub 2003 No. 49 s 25 (1)–(2)DNA sampler means—

a police officer authorised under section 476 to take DNA samples; or

a watch-house officer authorised under section 651 to take DNA samples; or

a doctor; or

a nurse.

sub 2003 No. 49 s 25 (1)–

amd 2006 No. 26 s 87 (5)–(6)doing, for chapter 12, see section 280.sch 6 def doing ins 2005 No. 45 s 30 (2)domestic violence see the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012, section 8.sch 6 def domestic violence amd 2002 No. 6 s 43

sub 2012 No. 5 s 227 (1)domestic violence order see the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012, section 23(2).sch 6 def domestic violence order ins 2002 No. 6 s 43

sub 2012 No. 5 s 227 (1)driver see the Road Use Management Act, schedule 4.sch 6 def driver sub 2003 No. 19 s 3 schdriver licence see the Road Use Management Act, schedule 4.sch 6 def driver licence ins 2003 No. 19 s 3 schdrug control officer, for chapter 21, part 4, see section 726.sch 6 def drug control officer ins 2003 No. 5 s 26drug detection, for chapter 2, part 3, see section 34.sch 6 def drug detection ins 2005 No. 63 s 5 (2)drug detection dog, for chapter 2, part 3, see section 34.sch 6 def drug detection dog ins 2005 No. 63 s 5 (2)drug diversion agreement see section 379AB(1).sch 6 def drug diversion agreement ins 2023 No. 11 s 28(2)om 2026 No. 7s 34(1) (uncommenced amendment)drug diversion assessment program means a drug diversion assessment program provided by, or conducted with the approval of, the chief executive (health).sch 6 def drug diversion assessment program ins 2000 No. 22 s 29 (2)om 2026 No. 7s 34(1) (uncommenced amendment)_____sch 6 def drug diversion program ins 2026 No. 7s 34(2) (uncommenced amendment)drug diversion warning means a warning given under section 378C.sch 6 def drug diversion warning ins 2023 No. 11 s 28(2)om 2026 No. 7s 34(1) (uncommenced amendment)drug vault, for chapter 21, part 4, see section 726.sch 6 def drug vault ins 2003 No. 5 s 26dwelling—

a communication of information in the form of data, text or images by guided or unguided electromagnetic energy, including, for example, by email, multimedia message or SMS message; or

a communication of information in the form of sound by guided or unguided electromagnetic energy, if the sound is processed at its destination by an automated voice recognition system.

om 2016 No. 62 s 493 sch 1 pt 2emergency authorisation means an emergency authorisation given under section 343.sch 6 def emergency authorisation ins 2005 No. 45 s 30

sub 2017 No. 30 s 27 (1)–(2)emergency contact information...sch 6 def emergency contact information ins 2008 No. 71 s 6om 2014 No. 43 s 21employee, for chapter 7, see section 149A.sch 6 def employee ins 2016 No. 62 s 308

sub 2020 No. 7 s 50 (1)–(2)ending time...sch 6 def ending time ins 2014 No. 42 s 122

om 2021 No. 7 s 61(1)enforcement act means any of the following acts—

the search of a person, other than—

by using a drug detection dog to carry out drug detection under chapter 2, part 3; or

by using a firearms and explosives detection dog to carry out explosives detection under chapter 2, part 3; or

by requiring the person to do either of the following—

stop and submit, or resubmit, to the use of a hand held scanner in relation to the person under chapter 2, part 3A;

produce a thing that may be causing a hand held scanner to indicate the presence or likely presence of metal under chapter 2, part 3A; or

under the Major Events Act 2014;

the search of a vehicle, other than—

at a roadblock; or

by using a drug detection dog to carry out drug detection under chapter 2, part 3; or

by using a firearms and explosives detection dog to carry out explosives detection under chapter 2, part 3;

the search of premises, other than—

a vehicle or a public place; or

by using a drug detection dog to carry out drug detection under chapter 2, part 3; or

by using a firearms and explosives detection dog to carry out explosives detection under chapter 2, part 3;

the taking or seizing of a thing, other than under section 443(3);

the arrest of a person;

the detention of a person for investigations or questioning under chapter 15;

the custody of a person under a police assistance removal order;

the questioning of a person to whom chapter 15, part 3 applies;

the exercise of powers under this Act relating to a search warrant, missing person warrant, production order or production notice;

the giving of a direction under section 48;

the giving of a noise abatement direction;

the discontinuance of an arrest for a minor drugs offence under chapter 14, part 4, division 5;

the entry of a place to find out whether domestic violence is occurring, or has occurred, at the place;

the detention of a person under the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012, part 4, division 3;

the giving of a direction to a person to move to and remain at another location under the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012, part 4, division 5;

the entry of a place under section 596 to find out whether someone in the place is dead or in need of urgent medical treatment;

the detention of a person under section 604;

the exclusion from questioning, under chapter 15, part 3, division 4 or 5, of a relative, friend or support person;

the exercise of out-of-control event powers under section 53BG;

the taking, under section 41A, of identifying particulars of a person;

the giving, under section 53BAC, of an official warning for consorting;

the exercise of a power under the Peace and Good Behaviour Act 1982, section 31(2), 49(1) or 65(2);

the seizing of a prohibited item under the Peace and Good Behaviour Act 1982, section 49(1)(c)(i) or the removal or modification of a fortification under the Peace and Good Behaviour Act 1982, section 65;

the giving of a stop and desist notice;

the giving of a direction under section 554;

the removal of an entrant to a state building, or the prevention of an entrant to a state building from entering the state building, under section 557;

the detention of an entrant to a state building under section 558;

the detention of a person under chapter 2, part 8.

amd 2014 No. 60 s 101 (6)environmental nuisance see the Environmental Protection Act 1994, section 15.evasion offence means an offence against section 754(2).sch 6 def evasion offence ins 2006 No. 26 s 87

sub 2021 No. 9 s 18(1)–(2)event—

for chapter 2, part 3, see section 34; or

for chapter 2, part 7, see section 53BB(1)(a).

sub 2014 No. 1 s 42 (4)event authorisation, for chapter 2, part 7, see section 53BE(1).sch 6 def event authorisation ins 2014 No. 1 s 42 (2)evidence, for chapter 12, see section 280.sch 6 def evidence ins 2005 No. 45 s 30 (2)evidence of the commission of an offence includes—

a thing or activity that may provide evidence of an offence or suspected offence; and

a thing that will, itself or by or on scientific examination, provide evidence of the commission of an offence or suspected offence; and

a thing that is to be used for committing an offence or suspected offence; and

a thing that may be liable to forfeiture or is forfeited; and

a thing that may be used in evidence for a forfeiture proceeding; and

a property tracking document.

generally, has the meaning given in the Explosives Act 1999, schedule 2; and

for chapter 21, part 3, includes a thing that an approved officer reasonably believes is an explosive.

sub 2017 No. 19 s 5 (1)–(4)explosives or firearms detection dog...sch 6 def explosives or firearms detection dog (prev def explosives detection dog) ins 2007 No. 34 s 6

amd 2013 No. 46 s 84

om 2016 No. 48 s 14 (1)extended police banning notice, for chapter 19, part 5A, see section 602F(2).sch 6 def extended police banning notice ins 2014 No. 42 s 122 (2)extended release application period, for chapter 4A, see section 123A.sch 6 def extended release application period ins 2026 No. 13 s 13extended review period, for chapter 4A, see section 123A.sch 6 def extended review period ins 2026 No. 13 s 13extradition offence see section 374.sch 6 def extradition offence ins 2006 No. 26 s 87 (2)final nuisance direction see section 595.sch 6 def final nuisance direction amd 2000 No. 22 s 3 schfinancial institution—

generally—includes cash dealer; and

for chapter 7, part 7, see section 197A; and

for chapter 8, see section 198.

an intimate forensic procedure; or

a non-intimate forensic procedure.

for chapter 4, see section 69; or

for chapter 22, see section 747.

sub 2005 No. 64 s 28 (1)–(2); 2006 No. 26 s 87 (1)–(2)forfeiture proceeding means—

a proceeding for a forfeiture order or a restraining order under the Confiscation Act; or

a proceeding for an order forfeiting or restraining the use of property under another Act.

for a vehicle related offence for which an infringement notice has been served under section 71—

there is payment of a penalty, in full or by instalments, under the State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999; or

a default certificate for the infringement notice given to the person has been registered by the registrar under the State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999; or

otherwise—there is a finding of guilt, or the acceptance of a plea of guilty, by a court, whether or not a conviction is recorded.

sub 2013 No. 15 s 79 (1)–(2)amd 2017 No. 13 s 90 sch 1 (uncommenced amendment)frisk search means—

a search of a person conducted by quickly running the hands over the person’s outer garments; and

an examination of anything worn or carried by the person that is conveniently and voluntarily removed by the person.

amd 2005 No. 45 s 3 sch 1Games major event area...sch 6 def Games major event area ins 2017 No. 19 s 5

om 2017 No. 19 s 5 (2)Games major event organiser...sch 6 def Games major event organiser ins 2017 No. 19 s 5

om 2017 No. 19 s 5 (2)Games major event period...sch 6 def Games major event period ins 2017 No. 19 s 5

om 2017 No. 19 s 5 (2)government entity means a government entity under the Public Sector Act 2022, section 276, other than an entity mentioned in section 276(1)(c), (d) or (e).sch 6 def government entity amd 2009 No. 25 s 83 sch; 2022 No. 34 s 365 sch 3government issuing agency, for chapter 12, see section 280.sch 6 def government issuing agency ins 2005 No. 45 s 30 (2)graffiti offence means an offence against the Criminal Code, section 469 that is punishable under section 469, item 9.sch 6 def graffiti offence ins 2013 No. 31 s 69guardian, of a person who is an adult, means a guardian appointed under the Guardianship and Administration Act 2000 for the adult.sch 6 def guardian ins 2003 No. 49 s 25 (2)hand held scanner means a device that may be passed over or around a person or the person’s belongings to detect metal or other substances.sch 6 def hand held scanner amd 2003 No. 19 s 3 schhand held scanner authority, for chapter 2, part 3A, see section 39C(3).sch 6 def hand held scanner authority ins 2023 No. 4 s 6

amd 2024 No. 45 s 38(2); 2025 No. 11 s 19handler, for chapter 2, part 3, see section 34.sch 6 def handler ins 2005 No. 63 s 5 (2)health agency means the health department or a Hospital and Health Service.sch 6 def health agency ins 2011 No. 32 s 332 sch 1 pt 2 (amd 2012 No. 9 s 47)health care professional...sch 6 def health care professional ins 2014 No. 42 s 122

om 2020 No. 7 s 50 (1)health department means the department within which the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011 is administered.sch 6 def health department ins 2000 No. 22 s 29

amd 2005 No. 48 s 492 sch 1sub 2011 No. 32 s 332 sch 1 pt 2 (amd 2012 No. 9 s 47)heavy vehicle means a heavy vehicle for the purposes of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Queensland), as provided for in section 6 of the Law.sch 6 def heavy vehicle sub 2013 No. 26 s 36holding yard means—

an authorised holding yard for an operator accreditation under the Tow Truck Act 2023 or other premises used by a person to store motor vehicles towed by the person and any movable property in the vehicles; or

a yard at a police establishment; or

a place the commissioner decides is a holding yard.

sub 2023 No. 28 s 191Hospital and Health Service means a Hospital and Health Service established under the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011, section 17.sch 6 def Hospital and Health Service ins 2011 No. 32 s 332 sch 1 pt 2 (amd 2012 No. 9 s 47)HVNL(Q) compliance means checking whether a vehicle complies, or a person is complying, with the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Queensland).sch 6 def HVNL(Q) compliance ins 2013 No. 26 s 36 (2)HVNL(Q) enforcement means enforcing the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Queensland).sch 6 def HVNL(Q) enforcement ins 2013 No. 26 s 36 (2)identifying particulars, of a person, means any of the following—

palm prints;

fingerprints;

handwriting;

voiceprints;

footprints;

a photograph of the person’s identifying features;Examples for paragraph (f)—

a measurement of any part of the person’s body, other than the person’s genital or anal area, buttocks or breasts.

an offence for which the maximum penalty is at least 1 year’s imprisonment; or

an offence against this Act or any of the following Acts—

an extradition offence.

om 2016 No. 62 s 493 sch 1 pt 2immobilising device, for chapter 4, see section 69.sch 6 def immobilising device, for chapter 4, ins 2013 No. 15 s 79 (2)immobilising device...sch 6 def immobilising device, for chapter 4A, ins 2013 No. 45 s 66

om 2016 No. 62 s 493 sch 1 pt 2immobilising notice, for chapter 4, see section 69.sch 6 def immobilising notice, for chapter 4, ins 2013 No. 15 s 79 (2)immobilising notice...sch 6 def immobilising notice, for chapter 4A, ins 2013 No. 45 s 66

om 2016 No. 62 s 493 sch 1 pt 2impounding notice...sch 6 def impounding notice ins 2013 No. 45 s 66

om 2016 No. 62 s 493 sch 1 pt 2impounding order—

for chapter 4, see section 69; or

for chapter 22, see section 747.

sub 2005 No. 64 s 28 (1)–(2); 2006 No. 26 s 87 (1)–(2)independent member, of the controlled operations committee, means the member who is a retired District Court or Supreme Court judge.sch 6 def independent member ins 2000 No. 22 s 29 (2)independent person, for chapter 17, part 7, see section 503(b).sch 6 def independent person ins 2003 No. 49 s 25 (2)indictable offence, in relation to a reference to that term as including an indictable offence dealt with summarily, includes an indictable offence dealt with summarily whether or not the Criminal Code, section 659 applies to the indictable offence.sch 6 def indictable offence ins 2003 No. 49 s 25 (2)information notice, for an original decision, for chapter 4A, see section 123H(4).sch 6 def information notice, for an original decision, for chapter 4A, ins 2026 No. 13 s 13information notice, for chapter 4, part 2, division 2, see section 79.sch 6 def information notice, for chapter 4, ins 2013 No. 15 s 79 (2)information notice...sch 6 def information notice, for chapter 4A, ins 2013 No. 45 s 66

om 2016 No. 62 s 493 sch 1 pt 2infringement notice see the State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999, schedule 2.sch 6 def infringement notice reloc from s 377 2008 No. 65 s 6 (1)infringement notice offence see the State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999, schedule 2.sch 6 def infringement notice offence reloc from s 377 2008 No. 65 s 6 (1)initial impoundment period, for chapter 4, see section 69.sch 6 def initial impoundment period ins 2005 No. 64 s 28 (2)initial nuisance direction see section 594.sch 6 def initial nuisance direction amd 2000 No. 22 s 3 schinitial police banning notice, for chapter 19, part 5A, see section 602A.sch 6 def initial police banning notice ins 2014 No. 42 s 122

sub 2026 No. 7 s 34(1)–(2)initiating application charges...sch 6 def initiating application charges ins 2003 No. 92 s 14

om 2005 No. 64 s 28 (1)initiating immobilisation, for chapter 4, see section 69.sch 6 def initiating immobilisation ins 2013 No. 15 s 79 (2)initiating immobilisation offence, for chapter 4, see section 69.sch 6 def initiating immobilisation offence ins 2013 No. 15 s 79 (2)initiating impoundment, for chapter 4, see section 69.sch 6 def initiating impoundment ins 2003 No. 92 s 14

sub 2005 No. 64 s 28 (1)–(2)initiating impoundment offence, for chapter 4, see section 69.sch 6 def initiating impoundment offence ins 2003 No. 92 s 14

sub 2005 No. 64 s 28 (1)–(2)inspection entity means—

for chapter 11, see section 229; or

for chapter 13, see section 322.

amd 2012 No. 5 s 227

sub 2016 No. 51 s 65 (1)–(2)intimate forensic procedure means all or any of the following procedures—

a procedure performed on a person’s external genital or anal area, buttocks or breasts that involves—

an external examination of the relevant part of the body; or

taking a sample from the relevant part of the body, by swab, washing, vacuum suction, scraping, or by lifting by tape; or

making an impression or cast from the relevant part of the body; or

measuring the relevant part of the body;

photographing a person’s external genital or anal area or buttocks;

a procedure performed on a person that involves—

an internal examination of a body cavity; or

taking a sample of the person’s hair from—

the genital or anal area; or

the buttocks; or

the breasts; or

taking a sample, by swab or washing, from a body cavity other than the mouth; or

removing a substance or thing from a body cavity other than the mouth; or

taking an X-ray of a part of the person’s body; or

taking a dental impression; or

taking a sample of the person’s blood or urine.

amd 2024 No. 24 s 48(1), (3)–(7)intoxicated, in relation to a person, means the person is adversely affected by an intoxicating substance.sch 6 def intoxicated ins 2014 No. 42 s 122 (2)island police officer...sch 6 def island police officer om 2007 No. 59 s 152 schissuer, for chapter 7, see section 150(7).sch 6 def issuer ins 2016 No. 62 s 308

sub 2020 No. 7 s 50 (1)–(2)issuing agency, for chapter 12, see section 280.sch 6 def issuing agency ins 2005 No. 45 s 30 (2)jurisdiction means—

for chapters 11, 12 and 13, a State of the Commonwealth; or

if the ACC may do a thing under chapter 11, 12 or 13, the Commonwealth or a State of the Commonwealth.

being held in 1 or both hands; and

being used to wound or threaten someone when held in 1 or both hands.

for chapter 11, means—

the police service; or

the CCC; or

for chapter 12, means—

the police service; or

the CCC; or

for chapter 13, means—

the police service; or

the CCC; or

the ACC.

amd 2005 No. 45 s 49 (1); 2007 No. 1 s 11 sch 1; 2014 No. 21 s 94 (2) sch 2law enforcement officer—

for chapter 11, means—

for the police service—a police officer; or

a staff member of the service authorised by the commissioner for the purpose of the provision in which the expression is used; or

for the CCC—a commission officer; or

for chapter 12, means—

for the police service—a police officer; or

for the CCC—a commission officer; or

for chapter 13, means—

for the police service—a police officer; or

for the CCC—a commission officer; or

for the ACC—a member of staff of the ACC who is a police officer of a police force or service of a State or the Commonwealth; or

for sections 614 and 800 to 803, means—

a police officer; or

a person performing functions as a law enforcement officer under chapter 11 or 13.

amd 2005 No. 45 s 49 (4); 2014 No. 21 s 94 (2) sch 2law enforcement participant, for chapter 11, see section 229.sch 6 def law enforcement participant ins 2005 No. 45 s 30 (2)legal aid organisation means—

in relation to an Aboriginal person, or Torres Strait Islander, who is not a child—an organisation, prescribed by regulation, that provides legal assistance to Aboriginal persons and Torres Strait Islanders; or

otherwise—an organisation, prescribed by regulation, that provides legal assistance to persons.

means licensed premises within the meaning of the Liquor Act 1992; and

includes a place to which a permit under that Act relates; and

for chapter 2, part 3A, see section 39A.

sub 2014 No. 42 s 122amd 2024 No. 45 s 38(3)liquor see the Road Use Management Act, schedule 4.listening device means any device capable of being used to overhear, record, monitor or listen to a private conversation or words spoken to or by any person in private conversation, but does not include a hearing aid or similar device used by a person with impaired hearing to overcome the impairment and permit that person to hear only sounds ordinarily audible to the human ear.sch 6 def listening device sub 2005 No. 45 s 30 (1)–(2)list of support persons and interpreters means the list of support persons and interpreters kept by the commissioner under section 440.sch 6 def list of support persons and interpreters amd 2000 No. 22 s 3 schload, for chapter 5, part 1, see section 124AA.sch 6 def load ins 2008 No. 67 s 213magistrate, for chapter 4, see section 69.sch 6 def magistrate ins 2005 No. 64 s 28 (2)maintain, for chapter 13, see section 322.sch 6 def maintain ins 2005 No. 45 s 30 (2)major crime see the Crime and Corruption Act 2001, schedule 2.sch 6 def major crime sub 2001 No. 69 s 378 sch 1amd 2014 No. 21 s 94 (2) sch 2major event see the Major Events Act 2014, section 7.sch 6 def major event ins 2014 No. 60 s 101 (2)make an inquiry includes find out whether someone is in a place.mall means any of the following—

a mall established under the Local Government Act 2009;

a mall continued in existence under the City of Brisbane Act 2010.

om 2020 No. 7 s 50 (1)marine licence indicator...sch 6 def marine licence indicator ins 2008 No. 71 s 6om 2014 No. 43 s 21material, for chapter 21A, see section 745B.sch 6 def material ins 2024 No. 45 s 5(2)methylated spirits...sch 6 def methylated spirits ins 2003 No. 92 s 14

om 2007 No. 1 s 11 sch 1_____sch 6 def minor cannabis offence ins 2026 No. 7s 34(2) (uncommenced amendment)sch 6 def minor drug offence ins 2026 No. 7s 34(2) (uncommenced amendment)minor drugs matter, in relation to a minor drugs offence, means any of the following—

a dangerous drug;

an S4 or S8 medicine;

a thing for use, or that has been used, for the administration, consumption or smoking of a dangerous drug.

amd 2006 No. 26 s 87 (10); 2007 No. 1 s 11 sch 1; 2018 No. 20 s 47

sub 2023 No. 11 s 28(1)–(2)om 2026 No. 7s 34(1) (uncommenced amendment)misconduct offence...sch 6 def misconduct offence ins 2000 No. 22 s 29

amd 2001 No. 69 s 378 sch 1om 2005 No. 45 s 30 (1)missing person, for chapter 7, part 3A, see section 179B.sch 6 def missing person ins 2018 No. 20 s 47 (2)missing person powers, for chapter 7, part 3A, see section 179A.sch 6 def missing person powers ins 2018 No. 20 s 47 (2)missing person scene, for chapter 7, part 3A, see section 179A.sch 6 def missing person scene ins 2018 No. 20 s 47 (2)missing person warrant see section 179J(1).sch 6 def missing person warrant ins 2018 No. 20 s 47

amd 2024 No. 45 s 52(3)modify a motor vehicle—

for chapter 4, see section 69; or

for chapter 22, see section 770.

sub 2006 No. 26 s 87 (1)–(2)monitor, when used as a noun, means—

the public interest monitor appointed under section 740; or

a deputy public interest monitor.

amd 2007 No. 1 s 11 sch 1monitoring order see section 199.motorbike has the meaning given by the Road Use Management Act, and includes a 4-wheeled motor vehicle that is ridden in the same way as a motorbike.sch 6 def motorbike ins 2005 No. 64 s 28 (2)motorbike noise direction offence see section 69.sch 6 def motorbike noise direction offence ins 2005 No. 64 s 28 (2)motorbike noise order offence see section 69.sch 6 def motorbike noise order offence ins 2005 No. 64 s 28 (2)motor vehicle see the Road Use Management Act, schedule 4.moveable dwelling park see the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008, schedule 2.sch 6 def moveable dwelling park sub 2008 No. 73 s 554 sch 1move on direction means a direction given to a person by a police officer under section 48(1) or (2).sch 6 def move on direction ins 2026 No. 7 s 34(2)moving expenses, for chapter 5, part 1, see section 124AA.sch 6 def moving expenses ins 2008 No. 67 s 213National Credit Code means the National Credit Code in Schedule 1 of the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009 (Cwlth).sch 6 def National Credit Code ins 2010 No. 16 s 35 schNCA...sch 6 def NCA om 2003 No. 83 s 68 sch 1night means the interval between 9p.m. on one day and 6a.m. on the next day.sch 6 def night ins 2005 No. 17 s 21 (2)noise abatement direction see section 581.sch 6 def noise abatement direction amd 2000 No. 22 s 3 schnoise abatement order see section 589.sch 6 def noise abatement order ins 2005 No. 64 s 28 (2)nominated person, in relation to a type 1 vehicle related offence, for chapter 22, see section 747.sch 6 def nominated person ins 2021 No. 9 s 18(2)non-commercial authority of the State means an authority of the State that is non-commercial within the meaning of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cwlth), section 2C.sch 6 def non-commercial authority of the State ins 2022 No. 9 s 26(2)non-government issuing agency, for chapter 12, see section 280.sch 6 def non-government issuing agency ins 2005 No. 45 s 30 (2)non-intimate forensic procedure means a procedure performed on a person, other than an intimate forensic procedure, that involves all or any of the following—

an examination of an external part of the person’s body, that requires clothing to be removed or contact with the person’s body;

taking a sample from a part of the person’s body, by swab, washing, vacuum suction, scraping, or by lifting by tape;

photographing a part of the person’s body;

making an impression or cast of a part of the person’s body;

taking a DNA sample;

taking a sample of saliva;

taking a sample from, or from under, a fingernail or toenail;

taking identifying particulars.

assault another person, other than by injuring or incapacitating the other person; or

damage property; or

disrupt business conducted by the State, or a non-commercial authority of the State, in a state building, including, for example, interrupting court proceedings.

contravening a direction of a police officer under section 791 if the direction is given by the officer exercising a power under chapter 2, part 5;

public nuisance under the Summary Offences Act 2005, section 6;

urinating in a public place under the Summary Offences Act 2005, section 7.

om 2016 No. 62 s 493 sch 1 pt 2number plate confiscation notice, for chapter 4, see section 69.sch 6 def number plate confiscation notice, for chapter 4, ins 2013 No. 15 s 79 (2)number plate confiscation notice...sch 6 def number plate confiscation notice, for chapter 4A, ins 2013 No. 45 s 66

om 2016 No. 62 s 493 sch 1 pt 2number plate confiscation period, for chapter 4, see section 69.sch 6 def number plate confiscation period ins 2013 No. 15 s 79 (2)nurse means a person registered under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law—

to practise in the nursing profession, other than as a student; and

in the registered nurses division of that profession.

sub 2010 No. 14 s 124 schamd 2017 No. 32 s 87 (2) sch 1 pt 2offence of habitually consorting see section 53BAA.sch 6 def offence of habitually consorting ins 2016 No. 62 s 327 (2)offensive weapon...sch 6 def offensive weapon om 2022 No. 9 s 26(1)offensive weapon or instrument includes—

a weapon; and

an antique firearm, explosive tool, captive bolt humane killer, spear gun, longbow, sword or knife; and

an explosive; and

a replica of a weapon under the Weapons Act 1990, section 6A; and

a replica of a thing mentioned in paragraph (b) or (c); and

a slingshot or shanghai; and

a laser pointer; and

a thing made or adapted, or intended for use by the person possessing the thing, to injure or incapacitate another person.

om 2005 No. 45 s 30 (1)outer garment includes cloak, coat, shirt and garment.sch 6 def outer garment amd 2000 No. 22 s 29 (4)out-of-control event power, for chapter 2, part 7, see section 53BD.sch 6 def out-of-control event power ins 2014 No. 1 s 42 (2)owner, for chapter 4A, see section 123A.sch 6 def owner, for chapter 4A, ins 2026 No. 13 s 13owner, of a motor vehicle—

for chapter 4, includes—

a person in whose name the vehicle is registered under a transport Act or a corresponding law, within the meaning of the Road Use Management Act, schedule 4, of another State; and

a holder of a security interest registered for the vehicle under the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cwlth); or

for chapter 22—see section 747.

amd 2003 No. 22 s 30 sch; 2005 No. 64 s 28 (4); 2006 No. 26 s 87 (11)–(12); 2010 No. 44 s 197; 2013 No. 45 s 66 (3); 2016 No. 62 s 493 sch 1 pt 2sub 2021 No. 9 s 18(1)–(2)pain, for an animal, includes distress and mental or physical suffering.sch 6 def pain ins 2001 No. 64 s 229parent—

means a parent or guardian of the person; and

includes—

for an Aboriginal person, a person who, under Aboriginal tradition, is regarded as a parent of the person; or

for a Torres Strait Islander person, a person who, under Island custom, is regarded as a parent of the person; but

does not include an approved carer of the person under the Child Protection Act 1999.

amd 2005 No. 40 s 69 schsub 2014 No. 1 s 42 (6)parliamentary commissioner means the parliamentary commissioner under the Crime and Corruption Act 2001.sch 6 def parliamentary commissioner sub 2001 No. 69 s 378 sch 1amd 2014 No. 21 s 94 (2) sch 2parliamentary committee, for chapters 11, 12 and 13, means the Parliamentary Crime and Corruption Committee of the Legislative Assembly.sch 6 def parliamentary committee ins 2005 No. 45 s 30

amd 2014 No. 21 s 94 (2) sch 2parliamentary committee chairperson means the chairperson of the parliamentary committee.sch 6 def parliamentary committee chairperson ins 2005 No. 45 s 30 (2)participant—

in a criminal organisation, see the Penalties and Sentences Act 1992, section 161P; or

for chapter 11, see section 229.

sub 2013 No. 45 s 66 (1)–(2); 2016 No. 62 s 308participating jurisdiction, for chapter 11, 12 or 13, means a jurisdiction in which a corresponding law for the purposes of the chapter is in force.sch 6 def participating jurisdiction ins 2005 No. 45 s 30 (2)pedestrian see the Road Use Management Act, schedule 4.sch 6 def pedestrian amd 2007 No. 1 s 11 sch 1personal mobility device see the Road Use Management Act, schedule 4.sch 6 def personal mobility device ins 2026 No. 13 s 13personal property...sch 6 def personal property om 2014 No. 60 s 101 (1)person in charge, of an animal, for chapter 6, see section 130.sch 6 def person in charge ins 2001 No. 64 s 229sub 2005 No. 64 s 28 (1)–(2)person in control, of a vehicle, see the Road Use Management Act, schedule 4.sch 6 def person in control amd 2007 No. 1 s 11 sch 1person with impaired capacity means a person whose capacity to look after or manage the person’s own interests is impaired because of either of the following—

an obvious loss or partial loss of the person’s mental functions;

an obvious disorder, illness or disease that affects a person’s thought processes, perceptions of reality, emotions or judgment, or that results in disturbed behaviour.

generally, includes photocopy, videotape, and record an image, whether digitally or in another way; but

for chapter 19, part 5B, does not include videotaping an image.

sub 2014 No. 42 s 122photo licence means a licence for a weapon issued under the Weapons Act 1990 that shows the following—

the photograph of the licensee or, if the licensee is an incorporated or unincorporated body, the licensee’s representative;

the licence number;

numbers and letters indicating licence conditions;

letters indicating the categories of weapons the licensee may possess.

generally, includes—

premises; and

vacant land; and

a vehicle; and

a place in Queensland waters; and

a place held under 2 or more titles or by 2 or more owners; and

for chapter 13, see section 322.

sub 2003 No. 92 s 14om 2006 No. 26 s 87

pres def ins 2023 No. 21 s 55(1)police assistance removal order, for chapter 15, part 2, division 3A, see section 411B(2).sch 6 def police assistance removal order ins 2021 No. 24 s 42(1)police banning notice see section 602B.sch 6 def police banning notice ins 2014 No. 42 s 122 (2)police dog means a dog kept by the commissioner for helping police officers perform the duties of police officers.police establishment means a police station or police establishment under the Police Service Administration Act 1990.sch 6 def police establishment amd 2006 No. 26 s 87 (14)police horse means a horse kept by the commissioner for use by police officers when performing the duties of police officers.police officer includes—

for chapter 19, part 3—a community police officer; and

for chapters 11 and 13—a police officer of a police force or service of another State or the Commonwealth; and

other than for chapters 11 and 13—a police officer of a police force or service of another State or the Commonwealth who is, for the time being, performing duties for the police service.

amd 2005 No. 45 s 30 (4); 2007 No. 59 s 152 schpolice protection direction see the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012, schedule.sch 6 def police protection direction ins 2025 No. 18 s 68police protection notice see the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012.sch 6 def police protection notice ins 2016 No. 51 s 65 (2)police service means the Queensland Police Service.possession includes—

custody; and

control.

om 2024 No. 45 s 134 sch 1post-prison community based release order...sch 6 def post-prison community based release order ins 2003 No. 49 s 25

om 2006 No. 26 s 87 (1); 2006 No. 29 s 517 (1) (amdt could not be given effect)potentially harmful thing—

means a thing a person may lawfully possess that is or contains a substance that may be harmful to a person if ingested or inhaled; andExamples—

includes methylated spirits; and

does not include a thing intended by its manufacturer to be inhaled or ingested by a person using it.

amd 2006 No. 26 s 87 (15)pre-amended Act...sch 6 def pre-amended Act ins 2013 No. 15 s 79

om 2024 No. 45 s 134 sch 1premises—

for chapter 13, see section 322; or

otherwise, includes—

a building or structure, or part of a building or structure, of any type; and

a group of buildings or structures, or part of a group of buildings or structures, of any type; and

the land or water where a building or structure, or a group of buildings or structures, is situated; and

a vehicle or a caravan; and

a tent or cave; and

premises held under 2 or more titles or owners.

sub 2020 No. 7 s 50 (1)–(2)premises...sch 6 def premises, 2nd mention, om 2020 No. 7 s 50 (1)prescribed area...sch 6 def prescribed area ins 2021 No. 9 s 18

om 2023 No. 4 s 6(1)prescribed authority see section 800.sch 6 def prescribed authority amd 2000 No. 22 s 3 schprescribed circumstance, for chapter 5, part 1, see section 124AA.sch 6 def prescribed circumstance ins 2008 No. 67 s 213prescribed document, for chapter 23, part 2, see section 789D.sch 6 def prescribed document prev def ins 2008 No. 71 s 6om 2014 No. 43 s 21pres def ins 2024 No. 45 s 89prescribed indictable offence...sch 6 def prescribed indictable offence ins 2003 No. 49 s 25

om 2006 No. 26 s 87 (1)prescribed nurse means a nurse who is employed in the health department or in a Hospital and Health Service.sch 6 def prescribed nurse ins 2000 No. 22 s 29

sub 2011 No. 32 s 332 sch 1 pt 2 (amd 2012 No. 9 s 47)prescribed offence, for chapter 4, see section 69.sch 6 def prescribed offence ins 2002 No. 33 s 13

sub 2005 No. 64 s 28 (1)–(2)prescribed period—

for chapter 4—see section 69; or

for chapter 22—see section 747.

sub 2006 No. 26 s 87 (1)–(2)prescribed place, for chapter 2, part 5, means—

a shop; or

a child-care centre; or

a pre-school centre; or

a primary, secondary or special school; or

premises licensed under the Liquor Act 1992; or

a railway station and any railway land around it; or

a mall; or

the part of the corporation area under the South Bank Corporation Act 1989 declared to be the site under that Act; or

a licensed venue under the Racing Act 2002; or

an automatic teller machine; or

a war memorial.

amd 2024 No. 23 s 36 sch 1prescribed safe night precinct...sch 6 def prescribed safe night precinct ins 2014 No. 42 s 122

om 2020 No. 7 s 50 (1)prescribed smartcard Act...sch 6 def prescribed smartcard Act ins 2008 No. 71 s 6om 2018 No. 2 s 13prescribed transport Act...sch 6 def prescribed transport Act ins 2008 No. 71 s 6om 2018 No. 2 s 13primary crime scene...sch 6 def primary crime scene om 2018 No. 20 s 47 (1)principal law enforcement officer, for chapter 11, see section 229.sch 6 def principal law enforcement officer ins 2005 No. 45 s 30 (2)prison see the Corrective Services Act 2006, schedule 4.sch 6 def prison amd 2000 No. 63 s 276 sch 2; 2006 No. 29 s 517 (2)prisoner see the Corrective Services Act 2006, schedule 4.sch 6 def prisoner amd 2000 No. 63 s 276 sch 2; 2006 No. 29 s 517 (2)private conversation means any words spoken by 1 person to another person in circumstances that indicate—

that those persons desire the words to be heard or listened to only by themselves; or

that either of those persons desires the words to be heard or listened to only by themselves and by some other person;

pres def ins 2016 No. 62 s 327 (2)property officer means—

a member of the police service appointed by the commissioner as a property officer; or

an officer of a government entity appointed as a property officer under an arrangement between the commissioner and the chief executive officer of the entity.

sub 2014 No. 17 s 113

amd 2016 No. 43 s 18

sub 2021 No. 12 s 195 sch 5property tracking document means—

a document relevant to identifying, locating or quantifying—

property of a person who committed a confiscation offence; or

property of a person a police officer reasonably suspects committed a confiscation offence; or

tainted property in relation to a confiscation offence; or

property of a person a police officer reasonably suspects is or has engaged in a serious crime related activity; or

property a police officer reasonably suspects is serious crime derived property; or

a document relevant to identifying or locating a document necessary for the transfer of—

property of a person who committed a confiscation offence; or

property of a person a police officer reasonably suspects committed a confiscation offence; or

tainted property in relation to a confiscation offence; or

property of a person a police officer reasonably suspects is or has been engaged in a serious crime related activity; or

property a police officer reasonably suspects is illegally acquired property derived from a serious crime related activity.

an offensive weapon or instrument; or

a noxious or offensive substance; or

another thing in the unlawful possession of the person possessing the thing.

om 2017 No. 19 s 5 (2)protective services officer see the Police Service Administration Act 1990, section 1.4.sch 6 def protective services officer ins 2022 No. 9 s 26(2)provided, in relation to material on a social media platform or online social network, for chapter 21A, see section 745B.sch 6 def provided ins 2024 No. 45 s 5(2)provider, of a social media platform or online social network, for chapter 21A, see section 745B.sch 6 def provider ins 2024 No. 45 s 5(2)PSBA...sch 6 def PSBA ins 2014 No. 17 s 113

om 2021 No. 12 s 195 sch 5PSBA chief operating officer...sch 6 def PSBA chief operating officer (prev def PSBA chief executive officer) ins 2014 No. 17 s 113

amd 2016 No. 43 s 18

om 2021 No. 12 s 195 sch 5PSBA employee...sch 6 def PSBA employee ins 2014 No. 17 s 113

om 2021 No. 12 s 195 sch 5public carpark, for chapter 2, part 3A, see section 39A.sch 6 def public carpark ins 2024 No. 45 s 38(1)public officer, for chapter 13, see section 322.sch 6 def public officer ins 2005 No. 45 s 30 (2)public official means—

for a government entity—a person who is appointed or authorised under an authorising law to perform inspection, investigation or other enforcement functions under the authorising law for the entity; or

for an entity other than a government entity or a local government—a person who is declared under a regulation under this Act to be a public official in relation to inspection, investigation or other enforcement functions the person is appointed or authorised to perform under an authorising law for the entity; or

for chapter 1, part 3, division 2—an authorised person under the Local Government Act 2009; or

otherwise—a person who is declared by another Act to be a public official for this Act.

amd 2009 No. 17 s 331 sch 1public place means—

a place to which members of the public have access as of right, whether or not on payment of a fee and whether or not access to the place may be restricted at particular times or for particular purposes; or

a place declared under another Act to be a public place for any law conferring powers or imposing functions on police officers; or

a part of a place that the occupier of the place allows members of the public to enter, but only while the place is ordinarily open to members of the public; or

a place that is a public place under another Act.Examples for paragraph (a)—

sub 2003 No. 19 s 3 schom 2023 No. 33 s 107 sch 5public safety order means a public safety order under the Peace and Good Behaviour Act 1982.sch 6 def public safety order ins 2016 No. 62 s 327 (2)public transport station, for chapter 2, part 3A, see section 39B.sch 6 def public transport station ins 2023 No. 4 s 6(2)public transport vehicle, for chapter 2, part 3A, see section 39A.sch 6 def public transport vehicle ins 2023 No. 4 s 6(2)QCAT information notice, for chapter 4A, part 4, see section 123I.sch 6 def QCAT information notice ins 2026 No. 13 s 13QCC...sch 6 def QCC om 2001 No. 69 s 378 sch 1QCC officer...sch 6 def QCC officer om 2001 No. 69 s 378 sch 1QDNA see section 491(1).sch 6 def QDNA ins 2003 No. 49 s 25 (2)QDNA index means an index of a kind prescribed under a regulation containing information derived from, or relating to, the results of DNA analyses.sch 6 def QDNA index ins 2003 No. 49 s 25 (2)qualified person, in relation to a forensic procedure, see section 445.sch 6 def qualified person ins 2003 No. 49 s 25 (2)qualifying offence see the Confiscation Act, section 93F.sch 6 def qualifying offence ins 2013 No. 21 s 73 (2)question, for chapter 15, means question a person as a suspect about the person’s involvement in an indictable offence.sch 6 def question amd 2000 No. 22 s 3 sch; 2024 No. 24 s 57 sch 1 pt 2questioning period means the time for which a person may be questioned under this Act in relation to an offence.reasonably believe means believe on grounds that are reasonable in the circumstances.reasonably suspects means suspects on grounds that are reasonable in the circumstances.recognised offender—

generally—see the Criminal Code, section 77; and

for chapter 2, part 6A—see section 53BAA.

amd 2021 No. 7 s 72 sch 1registered digital photo...sch 6 def registered digital photo ins 2008 No. 71 s 6om 2018 No. 2 s 13registered operator has the meaning given by the Road Use Management Act, schedule 4.sch 6 def registered operator ins 2006 No. 26 s 87 (2)register of covert acts means the register of covert acts kept under section 664.sch 6 def register of covert acts amd 2000 No. 22 s 3 schregister of dangerous drugs for training, for chapter 21, part 4, see section 726.sch 6 def register of dangerous drugs for training ins 2003 No. 5 s 26register of enforcement acts means the register of enforcement acts kept under section 678.sch 6 def register of enforcement acts amd 2000 No. 22 s 3 schregistrar-general means the registrar under the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 2023.sch 6 def registrar-general ins 2000 No. 22 s 29

sub 2003 No. 31 s 59 sch 1amd 2023 No. 17 s 182(1) sch 3 pt 1regulated place means a place that is a regulated place under section 44.sch 6 def regulated place ins 2006 No. 26 s 87

sub 2007 No. 1 s 11 sch 1related document, for chapter 23, part 2, see section 789D.sch 6 def related document ins 2024 No. 45 s 89release application, for chapter 4A, see section 123A.sch 6 def release application ins 2026 No. 13 s 13release application period, for chapter 4A, see section 123A.sch 6 def release application period ins 2026 No. 13 s 13release conditions see the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012.sch 6 def release conditions ins 2016 No. 51 s 65 (2)release notice, for chapter 4A, see section 123H(3).sch 6 def release notice ins 2026 No. 13 s 13relevant act means conduct of a kind mentioned in section 46 or 47.sch 6 def relevant act amd 2000 No. 46 s 3 schrelevant assault offence, for chapter 18A, see section 548B.sch 6 def relevant assault offence ins 2014 No. 42 s 122 (2)relevant court—

for chapter 4, see section 69; or

for chapter 22, see section 747.

sub 2005 No. 64 s 28 (1)–(2); 2006 No. 26 s 87 (1)–(2)relevant criminal activity...sch 6 def relevant criminal activity om 2001 No. 69 s 378 sch 1relevant disease means a communicable disease prescribed under a regulation.sch 6 def relevant disease ins 2000 No. 22 s 29 (2)relevant entity...sch 6 def relevant entity ins 2008 No. 71 s 6om 2015 No. 14 s 19 (1)relevant evidence, for chapter 7, see section 149A.sch 6 def relevant evidence ins 2016 No. 62 s 308

sub 2020 No. 7 s 50 (1)–(2)relevant law, means an Act under which a person or place must be licensed, and prescribed under a regulation for chapter 2, part 1.relevant offence—

for chapter 11, see section 229; or

for chapter 13, see section 322.

for chapter 4—see section 69; or

for chapter 22—see section 747.

sub 2005 No. 64 s 28 (1)–(2); 2006 No. 26 s 87 (1)–(2)relevant person—

in relation to an application to a judge or a magistrate for a surveillance device warrant—see section 329; or

in relation to an application to a judge or a magistrate for a retrieval warrant—see section 337; or

in relation to an application to a judge for a covert search warrant—see section 213; or

in relation to a removal order—see section 402; or

for chapter 15, part 2, division 3A—see section 411B(2); or

for chapter 15, part 3—see section 415; or

for chapter 17—see section 447(2).

an incident involving a vehicle on a road in which—

death or injury was caused to a person; or

damage was caused to a vehicle, tram, or train, or any other real or personal property; or

death or injury was caused to an animal; or

an incident involving a boat in which—

death or injury was caused to a person; or

damage was caused to a boat or any other real or personal property.

om 2017 No. 19 s 5

pres def ins 2018 No. 20 s 47 (2)respondent, for a police banning notice, see section 602A.sch 6 def respondent ins 2014 No. 42 s 122 (2)responsibilities code means the code of responsibilities of police officers and other persons involved in the administration of this Act prescribed by regulation.sch 6 def responsibilities code amd 2024 No. 45 s 52(4)responsible chief executive officer...sch 6 def responsible chief executive officer om 2005 No. 45 s 30 (1)responsible Minister, for chapter 17, part 9, see section 522.sch 6 def responsible Minister ins 2003 No. 49 s 25 (2)responsible officer—

for chapter 7, part 3—see section 165(1); or

for chapter 7, part 3A—see section 179D.

om 2020 No. 7 s 50 (1)restricted area...sch 6 def restricted area om 2014 No. 60 s 101 (1)restricted item means an item prescribed as a restricted item under the Weapons Categories Regulation 1997.sch 6 def restricted item ins 2000 No. 22 s 29

amd 2007 No. 1 s 11 sch 1restricted premises order means a restricted premises order under the Peace and Good Behaviour Act 1982.sch 6 def restricted premises order ins 2016 No. 62 s 327 (2)retail premises, for chapter 2, part 3A, see section 39A.sch 6 def retail premises ins 2024 No. 45 s 38(1)retrieval warrant means a warrant issued under chapter 13, part 2, division 3.sch 6 def retrieval warrant ins 2005 No. 45 s 30

sub 2017 No. 30 s 27 (1)–(2)review period, for chapter 4A, see section 123A.sch 6 def review period ins 2026 No. 13 s 13riot...sch 6 def riot om 2008 No. 55 s 150 schroad see the Road Use Management Act.sch 6 def road amd 2007 No. 1 s 11 sch 1road-related area, for chapter 4A, see section 123A.sch 6 def road-related area ins 2026 No. 13 s 13Road Use Management Act means the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995.S4 medicine see the Medicines and Poisons Act 2019, section 11(1)(c).sch 6 def S4 medicine ins 2023 No. 11 s 28(2)S8 medicine see the Medicines and Poisons Act 2019, section 11(1)(d).sch 6 def S8 medicine ins 2023 No. 11 s 28(2)safe night precinct see the Liquor Act 1992, section 173NC(1).sch 6 def safe night precinct ins 2014 No. 42 s 122 (2)saliva analysis see the Road Use Management Act, section 80(1).sch 6 def saliva analysis ins 2007 No. 6 s 8saliva test see the Road Use Management Act, section 80(1).sch 6 def saliva test ins 2007 No. 6 s 8SDOCO related evidence means evidence of property that may be subject to forfeiture under a confiscation order for which a proceeding may be started under the Confiscation Act, chapter 2A.sch 6 def SDOCO related evidence ins 2013 No. 21 s 73 (2)search—

includes frisk search a person; and

does not include the use of a drug detection dog to carry out drug detection under chapter 2, part 3, even if the drug detection dog physically intrudes onto a person or the clothing of a person; and

does not include the use of a firearms and explosives detection dog to carry out explosives detection under chapter 2, part 3, even if the firearms and explosives detection dog physically intrudes onto a person or the clothing of a person; and

does not include the use of a hand held scanner, in relation to a person, under chapter 2, part 3A.

amd 2021 No. 9 s 18(4)search warrant see section 150 or 599.sch 6 def search warrant sub 2003 No. 13 s 106 sch 1search warrant powers see section 157.secondary crime scene...sch 6 def secondary crime scene om 2018 No. 20 s 47 (1)secure facility, for chapter 21, part 4, see section 726.sch 6 def secure facility ins 2003 No. 5 s 26security, of a state building, includes—

the safety of entrants to the building; and

the safety of things in, or about to be brought into, the building; and

the good order, or safe operation, of the building.

for chapter 2, part 3A, see section 39A; or

for chapter 2, part 7, see section 53BD; or

for chapter 7, part 7, see section 197A.

amd 2023 No. 4 s 6(3)serious crime derived property see the Confiscation Act, section 23.sch 6 def serious crime derived property ins 2002 No. 68 s 338 (2)serious crime related activity see the Confiscation Act, section 16.sch 6 def serious crime related activity ins 2002 No. 68 s 338 (2)serious indictable offence means an indictable offence involving any of the following—

serious risk to, or actual loss of, a person’s life;

serious risk of, or actual, serious injury to a person;

serious damage to property in circumstances endangering the safety of any person;

serious fraud;

serious loss of revenue to the State;

official corruption;

serious theft;

money laundering;

conduct related to SP bookmaking;

child abuse, including child pornography;

an offence against the Drugs Misuse Act 1986 punishable by at least 20 years imprisonment;

an offence against the Weapons Act 1990 involving the trafficking of weapons or explosives or the unlawful supply or unlawful manufacture of weapons.

an offence involving deprivation of liberty; or

a 7 year imprisonment offence involving violence or a threat of violence to a person.

om 2020 No. 7 s 50 (1)solicit...sch 6 def solicit om 2024 No. 23 s 36 sch 1special event...sch 6 def special event amd 2000 No. 22 s 3 schom 2014 No. 60 s 101 (1)special event site...sch 6 def special event site om 2014 No. 60 s 101 (1)specified person, in relation to a digital device at, or seized from, a place for which a search warrant is or was issued, or for which a crime scene is or was established, or that is otherwise lawfully seized under this Act and removed from a place, for chapter 7, see section 149A.sch 6 def specified person ins 2016 No. 62 s 308

sub 2020 No. 7 s 50 (1)–

amd 2024 No. 45 s 133Kspeed trial means—

any attempt to establish or break any vehicle speed record of any description on a road; or

any trial of any description of the speed of a vehicle on a road; or

any competitive trial of any description designed to test the skill of any vehicle or driver or the reliability or mechanical condition of any vehicle on any road.

om 2021 No. 7 s 61(1)state building see section 549.sch 6 def state building sub 2022 No. 9 s 26(1)–(2)stock means any of the following animals or their young—

horses, asses, mules or camels;

cattle, oxen or buffalo;

sheep;

swine;

deer;

goats.

om 2020 No. 7 s 50 (1)stored...sch 6 def stored ins 2016 No. 62 s 308

om 2020 No. 7 s 50 (1)supervisor, for chapter 12, see section 280.sch 6 def supervisor ins 2005 No. 45 s 30 (2)support person means—

for an Aboriginal person or Torres Strait Islander person who is at least 17—

an adult relative or another adult chosen by the person; or

a lawyer acting for the person; or

a representative of a legal aid organisation; or

a person whose name is included in a list of support persons and interpreters; or

for a child—

a parent or guardian of the child; or

a lawyer acting for the child; or

a person acting for the child who is employed by an agency whose primary purpose is to provide legal services; or

an adult relative or friend of the child who is acceptable to the child; or

if the child is an Aboriginal person or a Torres Strait Islander person and no-one mentioned in subparagraphs (i) to (iv) is available—a person whose name is included in the list of support persons and interpreters; or

if no-one mentioned in subparagraphs (i) to (v) is available—a justice of the peace, other than a justice of the peace who is a member of the Queensland Police Service or a justice of the peace (commissioner for declarations); or

for a person with impaired capacity—a parent or another adult who provides or is able to provide support necessary to help care for the person by looking after or managing the person’s interests.

om 2023 No. 4 s 6(1)surveillance device, for chapter 13, see section 322.sch 6 def surveillance device ins 2005 No. 45 s 30 (2)surveillance device...sch 6 def surveillance device, 2nd mention, om 2007 No. 1 s 11 sch 1surveillance device warrant means a warrant issued under chapter 13, part 2, division 2 or section 347(2).sch 6 def surveillance device warrant ins 2005 No. 45 s 30

sub 2017 No. 30 s 27 (1)–(2)surveillance powers...sch 6 def surveillance powers om 2016 No. 62 s 493 sch 1 pt 1surveillance warrant...sch 6 def surveillance warrant om 2007 No. 1 s 11 sch 1suspect, for chapter 11, see section 229.sch 6 def suspect ins 2005 No. 45 s 30 (2)suspension order see section 205.sch 6 def suspension order ins 2002 No. 68 s 338 (2)tainted property see the Confiscation Act, section 104.sch 6 def tainted property sub 2002 No. 68 s 338take, for chapters 16, 17 and 18, includes collect.sch 6 def take ins 2000 No. 22 s 29

sub 2003 No. 49 s 25 (1)–(2)tattoo parlour, for chapter 2, part 3, see section 34.sch 6 def tattoo parlour ins 2013 No. 46 s 84

amd 2020 No. 7 s 50 (3)term of imprisonment see the Penalties and Sentences Act 1992.terrorism see section 211(4).sch 6 def terrorism ins 2004 No. 8 s 38sub 2005 No. 45 s 3 sch 1amd 2007 No. 34 s 5 schterrorist act see section 211.sch 6 def terrorist act ins 2004 No. 8 s 38sub 2005 No. 45 s 3 sch 1amd 2007 No. 34 s 5 schthis jurisdiction, for chapters 11, 12 and 13, means Queensland.sch 6 def this jurisdiction ins 2005 No. 45 s 30 (2)three year imprisonment offence means an indictable offence for which the maximum penalty is at least 3 years imprisonment.sch 6 def three year imprisonment offence ins 2005 No. 45 s 30

sub 2026 No. 4 s 46time out includes any time reasonably required—

to take a person from the place where the person is arrested to the nearest place where the investigating officer has access to facilities for complying with chapter 15, part 3; and

to allow the person, or someone else on the person’s behalf, to telephone or speak to a lawyer, friend, relative, parent, guardian, interpreter, support person or other person; and

to allow a lawyer, friend, relative, parent, guardian, interpreter, support person or other person to arrive at the place where the person is to be questioned; and

to allow the person to receive medical attention; and

to allow the person to recover from the effects of intoxication; and

to allow the person to rest; and

to allow for the questioning of co-offenders; and

to prepare and dispose of an application under this Act for approval of the examination of the person by a doctor or dentist; and

to convey the person to a suitable place for medical or dental examination or treatment; and

to allow for an identification parade to be arranged and held; and

to allow for—

an examination of the person under this Act by a doctor, dentist or forensic nurse examiner; or

the performance of a forensic procedure; or

the taking of a blood or urine sample under chapter 18 by a doctor or nurse; and

to allow for witnesses to be interviewed; and

to allow for investigating police to arrive; and

to allow for the person to be taken to another place for the investigation or as part of the investigation; and

to allow for the search of any place, including a crime scene examination; and

to decide the appropriate nature and content of a charge against the person and to charge the person and decide whether to release the person on bail or serve on the person a notice to appear or complaint and summons.

om 2018 No. 2 s 13tracking device, for chapter 13, see section 322.sch 6 def tracking device ins 2005 No. 45 s 30 (2)tracking device authorisation see section 348A(2).sch 6 def tracking device authorisation ins 2017 No. 30 s 27 (2)train includes tram.tram see the Road Use Management Act, schedule 4.sch 6 def tram amd 2007 No. 1 s 11 sch 1transport Act see the Road Use Management Act, schedule 4.sch 6 def transport Act amd 2007 No. 1 s 11 sch 1transport vehicle means—

an aircraft; or

a boat; or

a bus; or

a train.

a hand held scanner in relation to a person, for chapter 2, part 3A, see section 39A; or

for chapter 12, see section 280; or

of a surveillance device, for chapter 13, see section 322.

amd 2021 No. 9 s 18(5); 2023 No. 4 s 6(4)used, for chapter 5, part 1, see section 124AA.sch 6 def used ins 2008 No. 67 s 213usual possessor...sch 6 def usual possessor ins 2013 No. 45 s 66

om 2016 No. 62 s 493 sch 1 pt 2vehicle means a vehicle under the Road Use Management Act, an aircraft or a boat.vehicle production notice, for chapter 4, see section 69.sch 6 def vehicle production notice, for chapter 4, ins 2013 No. 15 s 79 (2)vehicle production notice...sch 6 def vehicle production notice, for chapter 4A, ins 2013 No. 45 s 66

om 2016 No. 62 s 493 sch 1 pt 2vehicle related offence see section 69.sch 6 def vehicle related offence ins 2005 No. 64 s 28 (2)vehicle release notice, for chapter 4, part 2, division 2, see section 79.sch 6 def vehicle release notice, for chapter 4, ins 2013 No. 15 s 79 (2)vehicle release notice...sch 6 def vehicle release notice, for chapter 4A, ins 2013 No. 45 s 66

om 2016 No. 62 s 493 sch 1 pt 2veterinary surgeon means a person registered as a veterinary surgeon under the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1936.sch 6 def veterinary surgeon ins 2001 No. 64 s 229walk-through detector, for chapter 19, means a device through which a person walks, that detects metal or other substances.sch 6 def walk-through detector amd 2000 No. 22 s 3 schwarning light, for chapter 22, see section 747.sch 6 def warning light ins 2006 No. 26 s 87 (2)warrant, for chapter 13, see section 322.sch 6 def warrant ins 2005 No. 45 s 30 (2)warrant evidence or property, for chapter 7, see section 149A.sch 6 def warrant evidence or property ins 2016 No. 62 s 308

sub 2020 No. 7 s 50 (1)–(2)watch-house manager means a police officer for the time being in charge of a watch-house.watch-house officer see the Police Service Administration Act 1990, section 1.4.sch 6 def watch-house officer ins 2006 No. 26 s 87 (2)weapon—

generally—see the Weapons Act 1990, schedule 2; and

for chapter 2, part 3A and chapter 21, part 3, includes—

an antique firearm; and

a restricted item.

amd 2006 No. 26 s 87

sub 2023 No. 4 s 6(1)–(2)welfare, of an animal, means issues about the health, safety or wellbeing of the animal.sch 6 def welfare ins 2001 No. 64 s 229X-ray machine, for chapter 19, means a device through which a person’s belongings are passed and X-rayed.sch 6 def X-ray machine amd 2000 No. 22 s 3 sch