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Use of force when exercising powers

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14 Use of force when exercising powers

When exercising a power in this Act, a person may use any force that is reasonably necessary in the circumstances —

(a)

to exercise the power; and

(b)

to overcome any resistance to exercising the power that is offered, or that the person exercising the power reasonably suspects will be offered, by any person.

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