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Power to board vessels

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Part 15Police powers of entry, search etc

69 Power to board vessels

A police officer may, at any time of the day or night—

(a)

enter into or upon a vessel which is in any harbor, port, dock, river or creek and into or upon every part of the vessel; and

(b)

search and inspect the vessel; and

(c)

inspect and observe the conduct of all persons who are employed on board the vessel in or about the loading or unloading of the vessel; and

(d)

take all such measures as are necessary for providing against fire and other accidents; and

(e)

take all such measures as are necessary for preserving peace and good order and preventing or detecting the commission of offences on board the vessel.

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Section 69 — Power to board vessels — Summary Offences Act 1953 (South Australia) — Barrister AI