Use of force and assistance
103 Use of force and assistance
An authorised person may use assistance and force that is reasonably necessary in the circumstances when exercising a power under this Act but cannot use force against a person.
If the use of reasonable force is likely to cause significant damage to property, an authorised person is not entitled to use force unless —
the person does so in accordance with the directions of a police officer in the particular case; or
the force is reasonably required in the course of taking action under section 118(2).
An authorised person may request a police officer or other person to assist the authorised person in exercising powers under this Act.
In addition to the powers of a police officer, a police officer —
has all the functions and powers of an authorised person under this Act; and
may use reasonable force to remove from a building or incidental structure a person who fails to leave when directed to do so under section 101(2).
While a person is assisting an authorised person at the request of the authorised person and in accordance with this Act, the person —
has the same powers; and
is subject to the same responsibilities; and
has the same protection from liability,
as in like circumstances would be conferred or imposed on the authorised person under this Act.
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