Australian Capital Territory Current Acts

CRIMES ACT 1900 - SECT 252P

    (1)     A fortification removal order in relation to premises takes effect on—

        (a)     if the occupier of the premises is before the Magistrates Court when the order is made—the day the order is made; or

        (b)     if the occupier of the premises is not before the Magistrates Court when the order is made—the day the order is served on the occupier.

    (2)     A fortification removal order remains in force for 12 months.

    (3)     However, if the chief police officer gives the Magistrates Court written notice that the fortification removal order is no longer required, the fortification removal order ceases to have effect.