137E
CurrentExercise of powers in serious circumstances
Part 3Mining for petroleum
Division 6APowers of authorised persons
137E Exercise of powers in serious circumstances
An authorised person may exercise, in relation to a vessel, all or any of the powers referred to in section 137C(1)(a), (b) and (e) where—
(a)
the authorised person has reasonable grounds to believe that—
(i)
the vessel has been used, is being used or is about to be used in contravention of section 118; or
(ii)
the exercise of those powers is necessary to prevent damage being caused to any well, pipeline, structure or equipment in a safety zone; and
(b)
the circumstances are of such a serious nature as to require and justify the immediate exercise of those powers without the authority of a warrant issued under section 137D.
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