Commissioner may apply for inspection order after fortification removal order ceases to have effect
23 Commissioner may apply for inspection order after fortification removal order ceases to have effect
If a fortification removal order has ceased to have effect in respect of premises, the Commissioner may apply to a court of petty sessions for an order authorising a police officer to enter and inspect those premises.
An application under subsection (1) must – be in writing; and state the grounds on which the inspection order is sought; and specify the premises that are sought to be inspected.
An application must be accompanied by – at least one affidavit that addresses the facts, matters and circumstances on which the application relies; and a copy of the most recent fortification removal order that previously applied in respect of the premises.
An application under subsection (1) may not be made in respect of a fortification removal order if 3 years or more have passed since the fortification removal order has ceased to have effect.
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