Australian Capital Territory Current Acts

ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION ACT 1997 - SECT 105

This division applies if an authorised officer—

        (a)     has reasonable grounds for believing that serious or material environmental harm has been or is likely to be caused, other than harm permitted by or under this Act; and

        (b)     is satisfied that it is necessary to take immediate action to prevent, minimise or remedy the harm (in this division called emergency action ).