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MARITIME TRANSPORT SECURITY ACT 2003 No. 131, 2003 - SECT 161

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This Division gives maritime security guards a limited power to restrain and detain persons. Maritime security guards may only detain a person until the person can be dealt with by a law enforcement officer. A maritime security guard's ability to use force is restricted.
Regulations must establish requirements to be met before a person can become a maritime security guard.



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