Queensland Consolidated Acts

EXPLOSIVES ACT 1999 - SECT 103

103 Power to give direction in dangerous situation

(1) This section applies if an inspector reasonably believes—

(a) a dangerous situation exists; and

(b) a person is in a position to take steps to prevent, remove or minimise the danger.

(2) The inspector may give the person a written notice (a
"dangerous situation notice" ) requiring the person take the steps reasonably necessary to prevent, remove or minimise the danger.

(3) The notice must state the following—

(a) the situation the inspector believes is causing the danger;

(b) the reasons for the belief;

(c) that the person must remedy the situation within a stated reasonable time.

(4) The notice may also state the steps the inspector reasonably believes are necessary to prevent, remove or minimise the danger.

(5) If the notice relates to a vehicle or thing, it may be given by securely attaching it to the vehicle or thing in a conspicuous position.

(6) The person must comply with the notice.

Penalty—

Maximum penalty—200 penalty units.

(7) A person must not remove a dangerous situation notice from a vehicle or thing before the steps stated in the notice are taken.

Penalty—

Maximum penalty for subsection (7) —100 penalty units.