Crimes Act 1914

Part IAA - Search, information gathering, arrest and related powers (other than powers under delayed notification search warrants)  

Division 3B - Identity information requirements, and move-on powers, at airports  

SECTION 3US   Stop and directions powers at airports  

(1)    
A constable or a protective service officer may give a person a direction under this section if:


(a) the direction is given at a major airport; and


(b) the constable or officer considers on reasonable grounds that it is necessary to give the direction to facilitate the exercise of a power under section 3UP (identity information at airports) or section 3UQ (move-on directions at airports).

(2)    
The constable or officer may direct the person:


(a) to stop; or


(b) to do anything else the constable or officer considers on reasonable grounds to be necessary to facilitate the exercise of a power under section 3UP or 3UQ .


 

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