Entry to restricted area
42 Entry to restricted area
The major event organiser may designate an area within a major event area, other than a WA event venue, as a restricted area that may be used only by particular persons.
A WA event venue controller may designate an area within a WA event venue in a major event area as a restricted area that may be used only by particular persons.
An area must be designated as a restricted area by the erection of signs or notices.
A person must not enter or remain in a restricted area unless the person is a person for whose use the area has been designated as a restricted area.
Penalty for this subsection: a fine of $3 000.
A person does not contravene subsection (4) if the person —
has a role in preparing for or holding the major event and the person’s presence in the restricted area is necessary in connection with that role; or
is acting with the written authorisation of the major event organiser and the restricted area was designated by the major event organiser; or
is acting with the written authorisation of a WA event venue controller and the restricted area was designated by the WA event controller; or
has a reasonable excuse.
Subsection (4) does not apply to a police officer or other person acting under the authority of a written law.
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