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CUSTOMS ACT 1901 - SECT 102F

Directions to cargo terminal operators or cargo handlers etc.

  (1)   The Comptroller - General of Customs may give a written direction to:

  (a)   a cargo terminal operator; or

  (b)   if a cargo terminal operator is a body corporate--an executive officer of the operator;

that the person may not be involved, either indefinitely or for a specified period, in any way in the loading, unloading, handling or storage of goods subject to customs control in the terminal.

  (2)   The Comptroller - General of Customs may give a written direction to:

  (a)   a cargo handler; or

  (b)   if a cargo handler is a body corporate--an executive officer of the handler;

that the person may not be involved, either indefinitely or for a specified period, in any way in the loading, unloading, handling or storage of goods subject to customs control in a cargo terminal specified in the direction.

  (3)   Before giving a direction, the Comptroller - General of Customs must be satisfied that:

  (a)   the person to whom the direction will be given is not a fit and proper person; or

  (b)   the direction is necessary:

  (i)   for the protection of the revenue; or

  (ii)   for the purpose of ensuring compliance with the Customs Acts, any other law of the Commonwealth prescribed by the regulations or a law of a State or Territory prescribed by the regulations.



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