Northern Territory Consolidated Acts Northern Territory Consolidated Acts(1) If a senior police officer reasonably suspects that an area is being, or is likely to be, used for the transport of dangerous drugs or precursors in contravention of this Act, the senior police officer may give an authorisation in relation to the area.
(2) An authorisation must comply with any guidelines issued by the Commissioner of Police for this Part.
(3) An authorisation must specify the area that is subject to the authorisation.
(4) An authorisation is subject to any conditions specified in the authorisation.
(5) An authorisation has effect for the period, not exceeding 14 days, specified in the authorisation.
(6) An authorisation may be given in respect of the area that was subject to an authorisation that has expired.
(7) An authorisation may be varied or revoked at any time by a senior police officer.
(8) An authorisation or the variation or revocation of an authorisation must be in writing.