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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 Title}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096 
\par 
\par 1}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 . Short Title}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 2. Interpretation
\par 3. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096 C}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 rown bound}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096 
\par 4. Application of Act}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5912420\charrsid11552096 5. Noise Control Officer}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096 
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096 6. Occupiers to avoid unreasonable noise
\par 7. Abatement notices
\par 8. Enforcement of abatement
\par 9. [Repeal]
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096 10. Complainants of excessive noise
\par 11. Effect of direction
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\par 13. Offences
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\par 14. Restitution of property
\par 15. Appeals
\par 16. Powers of entry
\par 17. Other police powers not affected
\par 18. Regulations
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1990598\charrsid11552096 1}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 986, No. 3

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\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5912420\charrsid11552096  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 excessive no}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9464385 i}{
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\par }\pard \qr \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (22 July 1986
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\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5912420\charrsid15007984 B}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid15007984 E IT ENACTED}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 
 by the Parliament of the Cook Islands in Session assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 1.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 Short Title}{
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 Control Act 1986.
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\par 2. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 Interpretation}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096  -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 
 In this Act, unless }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1662348 the context otherwise requires,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 

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"Abatement notice" means a notice issued under section 6 for the abatement of any noise to a reasonable level;
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b) Any electrical appliance; or
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(d) Any machine, however powered, while being operated in or at any residential premises; or
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acting or apparently acting in the general management or control of the premises, or of any plant or machinery on those premises;
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 
"Practicable" means reasonably practicable having regard, among other things, to local conditions and to the current state of technical knowledge;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5912420\charrsid11552096 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 "Practicable means" include }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1917923\charrsid11552096 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5912420\charrsid11552096 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (a) The design, c}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1662348 
onstruction, and maintenance of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096  buildings and acoustic structures; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5912420\charrsid11552096 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 
(b) The design, installation, and maintenance, and the manner, periods, and proper supervision of the operation of plant, equipment, and machinery.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5912420\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 3.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 Crown bound}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096 - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), this Act binds the Crown.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5912420\charrsid11552096 
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (2) Nothing in this Act shall apply to any military personnel while engaged on military business.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10368026\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 4.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 Application of Act}{
\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096  The provisi
ons of this Act shall only apply to islands of the Cook Islands as may be determined by the Queen's Representative by order in Executive Council.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10368026\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 5. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 Noise Control Officer}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 
 Every constable appointed under the Police Act 1981 shall by virtue of his office and without further authority than this section, be deemed to be a Noise Control Officer for the purposes of this Act.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10368026\charrsid11552096 
\par }\pard \qj \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 [Amended Act 1993}{\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096 -}{
\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10368026\charrsid11552096 94/14]}{\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10368026\charrsid11552096 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 General Obligation of Occupiers
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10368026\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 6.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 Occupiers to avo}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10368026\charrsid11552096 i}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 d unreasonable noise}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096 - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (1)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 It shall be the duty of the occupier of any premises to adopt the best practicable means }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10368026\charrsid11552096 t}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 o ensuring that the emission of noise from those premises does not exceed a reasonable level.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10368026\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (2) E}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10368026\charrsid11552096 v}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 
ery occupier of any premises who fails to comply with subsection }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1921105 (1)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096  commits an offence and is }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1917923\charrsid11552096 liable to a fine not exceeding $}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 
2,000 and, where the offence is a continuing one, to a further fine not exceeding $200 for each day or which the offence has continued.
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10368026\charrsid11552096 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (3) In any pr}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10368026\charrsid11552096 o}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 secution for an offence a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10368026\charrsid11552096 gainst this section it shall not}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096  be necessary for the prosecution to prove that the defe}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10368026\charrsid11552096 nd}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 ant intended to commit an offence.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10368026\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (4) Subject t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10368026\charrsid11552096 o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 
 subsection (6) it shall be a good defence in any such pros}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1917923\charrsid11552096 ecution if the defendant proves-}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10368026\charrsid11552096 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10368026\charrsid11552096 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (a) That the }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10368026\charrsid11552096 non}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 
compliance complained of was solely due to some mechanical failure; and
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10368026\charrsid11552096 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (b) That the failure }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10368026\charrsid11552096 c}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 ould not reasonably have been provided against; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10368026\charrsid11552096 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (c) That the non}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 c}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10368026\charrsid11552096 o}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 mpliance could not reasonably have been prevented by action taken after the failure occurred.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10368026\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (5) Without limiting subsection (4) but subject to subsection (6), it shall be a good defence in any prosecution for an offence against this section if the defenda}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1917923\charrsid11552096 nt proves-}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10368026\charrsid11552096 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (a) That he did not intend to}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 commit an offence against this section; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10368026\charrsid11552096 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 
(b) That he took all reasonable steps to comply with the duty imposed on him by subsection (1).
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10368026\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (6) Except as provided in subsection (7), subsect
ions (4) and (5) shall not apply unless, within 7 days after the service of the summons, or within such further time as the Court may allow, the defendant has delivered to }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1917923\charrsid11552096 
the prosecutor a written notice-}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10368026\charrsid11552096 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (a) Stating that he intends to rely on subsection (4) or (as the case m}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10368026\charrsid11552096 ay require) subsection (5); and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10368026\charrsid11552096 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (b) Specifying the reasonable steps that he will claim to have taken.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10368026\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (7) In any such prosecution, evidence that the defendant took a step not specifie
d in the written notice required by subsection (6) shall not, except with the leave of the Court, be admissible for the purpose of supporting a defence under subsection (4) or (as the case may require) subsection (5).
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10368026\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 7.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 Abatement notices}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096  (1) Any noise control officer who beli}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1917923\charrsid11552096 eves on reasonable grounds that-}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10368026\charrsid11552096 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (a) The occupier of any premises is failing to comply with section 6; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10368026\charrsid11552096 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (b) The occupier of the premises is contravening the provisions of any regu}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10368026\charrsid11552096 lations made under this Act; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10368026\charrsid11552096 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (c) A noise being emitted from any premises is such}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 to constitute a nuisance,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1990598\charrsid11552096 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1990598\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 may, with such }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16078662\charrsid11552096 a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 
ssistants as he considers necessary, give to the occupier of the premises a notice in writing }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7217367\charrsid11552096 requiring}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 
 him to abate the noise described in the notice to a reasonable level within 7 days after the date of notice, or within such shorter or longer period as the officer may consider appropriate having regard to the special circumstances of the case.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7217367\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (2) Every abatement notice shal}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7217367\charrsid11552096 l }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1990598\charrsid11552096 
fairly inform the occupier of -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7217367\charrsid11552096 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (a) The manner in which the notice may be enforced under section 8 of this Act; and

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7217367\charrsid11552096 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 
(b) The occupier's rights to seek the restitution of any property under section 14; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7217367\charrsid11552096 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (c) The occupier's ri}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1990598\charrsid11552096 ghts of appeal under section 15}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1921105 .
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1921105 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (3) The failure to}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 
comply with the terms of an abatement notice within the period required shall be prima facie evidence of an offence against section 6 by the occupier of the premises.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7217367\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 8.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7217367\charrsid11552096 Enforcem}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 ent of abatement notice}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096  - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (1
) where the terms of an abate}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7217367\charrsid11552096 m}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 
ent notice are not complied with within the period required, the noise control officer shall, with such assistants }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7217367\charrsid11552096 a}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 s he considers necess}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7217367\charrsid11552096 ary, take all such reasonable s}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 teps as he considers necessary to cause the noise described in the notice to be abated to a reasonable level.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7217367\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1990598\charrsid11552096 (2) Without}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096  limiting his discretion under subsection (1)}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1990598\charrsid11552096 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096  the noise control officer may seize and impound the noise source.
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7217367\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1191142 (3) [}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 Repealed]
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7217367\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (4) A}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7217367\charrsid11552096 ll}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096  expenses incurred in the a
batement of a noise under this section shall be recoverable from the occupier of the premises as a debt due to the Crown.
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7217367\charrsid11552096 
\par }\pard \qj \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 [Amended Act 1993}{\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096 -}{
\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 94/14]
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7217367\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 9.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7217367\charrsid11552096  \endash  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7217367\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 [Repealed Act 1993}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 94/14]
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7217367\charrsid11552096 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 Excessive Noise
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7217367\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 10. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 C}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7217367\charrsid11552096 o}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 m}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7217367\charrsid11552096 pl}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 ainants excessive noise}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 
 (1) Any person who considers that excessive noise is being emitted from any premises ma}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1990598\charrsid11552096 y}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 
 complain to a noise control officer.
\par 
\par (2) On receipt}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10041810 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096  by a noise control officer of any such complaint, the noise control officer, after making all such inquiries as 
he considers necessary, shall}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1917923\charrsid11552096 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7217367\charrsid11552096 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (a) Deal with the matter in accordance with subsection (3);
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7217367\charrsid11552096 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (b) [Repealed]
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7217367\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (3) If, upon investigating any complaint under this section, the noise control officer is of the opinion that the noise is excessive, he shall dire
ct the occupier of the premises from which the sound is being emitted, or such other person as appears to him to be responsible for causing the excessive noise, to forthwith abate the noise to a reasonable level.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7217367\charrsid11552096 
\par }\pard \qj \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 [Amended Act 1993}{\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096 -}{
\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 94/14]
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7217367\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 11. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 Effect of direction}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 
 (1) Every direction given under section 10(3) shall have the effect of prohibiting the person who is (by virtue of subsection (2)) bound by the direction, from causing or contributing to the emission of excessive noise from or within 
the vicinity of the premises at any time during the period of 12 hours commencing with the time at which the direction is given, or such shorter period as the noise control officer may specify on giving the direction.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7217367\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (2) Every person who knows or ought t
o know that a direction under section 10(3) has been given in respect of particular premises is, while on or in the vicinity of those premises, bound by the direction as if he were the recipient of it.
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7217367\charrsid11552096 
\par }\pard \qj \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 [Amended Act 1993}{\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096 -}{
\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 94/14]
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7217367\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 12. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 Powers of officers where non}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096 -}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7217367\charrsid11552096 compliance}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7217367\charrsid11552096  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1917923\charrsid11552096 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7217367\charrsid11552096  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (1) Where a d}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10041810 irection given under section 10}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (3) is not complied with, the noise control officer}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1917923\charrsid11552096 may-}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7217367\charrsid11552096 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (a) Seize and remove from the premises; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7217367\charrsid11552096 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (b) Render inoperable by the removal of any part from; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7217367\charrsid11552096 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (c) Lock or seal so as to make unusable, }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10041810 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10041810 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 any instrument, appliance, vehicle, or machine that is producing or contributing to the excessive noise.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7217367\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (2) [Repealed]
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14185551\charrsid11552096 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 [Amended Act 1993}{\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096 -}{
\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 94/14]
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14185551\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 13. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 Offences}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096  }{
\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096  (1) Every person commits an offence and is l
iable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $2,000 and, where the offence is a continuing one, to a further fine not exceeding $200 for each day on which the offence has continued who, being bound by a direction given under section 10(3),}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14185551\charrsid11552096 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14185551\charrsid11552096 )}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096  Fails to forthwith abate the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 
a reasonable level; or
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14185551\charrsid11552096 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14185551\charrsid11552096 (}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 
b) Causes or contributes to the}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096  }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14185551\charrsid11552096 emission }{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 of excessive}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14185551\charrsid11552096  }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 
noise from or within t}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14185551\charrsid11552096 he vici}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 nity of the premises at any time during t}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2233262\charrsid11552096 he per}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 i}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2233262\charrsid11552096 o}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 d referred to in section 11(1).
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2233262\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (2)}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096  }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 
For the purposes of subsection}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096  }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2233262\charrsid11552096 (1) }{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 paragraph}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096  }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 
(b), it is immaterial that the excessive noise }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2233262\charrsid11552096 is of}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096  a different kind from that which gave rise to}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2233262\charrsid11552096  the}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096  }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 issuing of the direction.

\par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2233262\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (3) Any constable, and all persons}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096  }{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 he calls to his assistance, may arrest and take into}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096  }{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2773256 custody }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 without a warrant any person whom he has good}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 
 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2773256 cause to }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 suspect of having committed an offence against subsection (1).
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2233262\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (4)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 Every}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 person}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 commits an offence and is liable t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2773256 o a fine not exceeding $500 who-}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2233262\charrsid11552096 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (a) Renders operable; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5336767\charrsid11552096 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (b) Unlocks or unseals so as}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5336767\charrsid11552096 to make}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2773256  usable,
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2773256 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 any instrument, appliance, vehicle}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5336767\charrsid11552096 , o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 
r machine after it has been rendered inoperable or (as the case may require) locked or sealed}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5336767\charrsid11552096 by a }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 noise control officer acting under paragraph}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5336767\charrsid11552096  (b) or paragraph (c) of section 12.
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 [Amended Act 1993}{\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096 -}{
\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 94/14}{\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5336767\charrsid11552096 ]}{\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5336767\charrsid11552096 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 General Provisions
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5336767\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 14. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 Restitution of property}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096  (1) Where un}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5336767\charrsid11552096 de}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 r section 8 or section 12 any property has been seized and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid870993\charrsid11552096 impounded }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 
by a noise control officer, the occupier of the premises may at any time apply to the Commissioner of Police for the property to be returned to him.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid870993\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 
(2) On receipt of an application under subsection (1) the Director General of Health shall arrange for the restitution of the property upon being satisfied that the return of the property is not likely to lead to the resumption of 
the emission of noise from the premises beyond a reasonable level.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid870993\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (3) Any property seized and impounded under section }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid870993\charrsid11552096 1}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 2 by any constable shall be taken to the nearest police station, and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid870993\charrsid11552096  may be recovered by the owner o}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 r the person from whom it was seize
d at any time after the expiration of the period of 72 hours commencing with the time of its seizure, upon payment of all costs incurred by the Police in seizing, impound}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid870993\charrsid11552096 
ing, transporting, and storing }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 the property.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid870993\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (4) Nothing in this section shall prevent the Commissioner of Police or the Police from handling back any property to which this section applies wit}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid870993\charrsid11552096 h}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 out awaiting a request to do so.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid870993\charrsid11552096 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 [Amended Act 1993}{\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096 -}{
\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid870993\charrsid11552096 94/14]}{\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid870993\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 15. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 Appeals}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096  -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096  (1) Any person who is aggrieved by the issue of an abatement notice under section}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8849564 3 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14186579\charrsid11552096 ma}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 y appeal to the High Court on the ground that th}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14186579\charrsid11552096 e }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 notice is unreasonable.
\par 
\par (2) Any person who is aggrieved by the refusal o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8849564 f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14186579\charrsid11552096 an appl}
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 restitution}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 of}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 any}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 property}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8849564 un}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14186579\charrsid11552096 der secti}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 on 14 may appeal}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14186579\charrsid11552096 
 to the High Court on the ground}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096  that the refusal is unreasonable.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14186579\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (3) On any appeal unde}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14186579\charrsid11552096 r }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1917923\charrsid11552096 
subsection (1), the Court may-}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14186579\charrsid11552096 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (a) By interim}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8849564 
 order, suspend the operation of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096  the abatement notice to which the appeal relates until the final d}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14186579\charrsid11552096 
etermination of proceedings; or
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (b) Dismiss the appeal, or quash the abatement not}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9444999\charrsid11552096 ice,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096  or modify the notice in such manner as the }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14186579\charrsid11552096 C}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 ourt thinks fit.
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (4) On any appeal under subsection (2), the Co}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14186579\charrsid11552096 ur}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14186579\charrsid11552096  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 may dis}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14186579\charrsid11552096 m}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 iss the appeal or make }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14186579\charrsid11552096 a}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 n order for the restitution of any property in such terms as it thinks fit.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14186579\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (5) On any appea}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14186579\charrsid11552096 l under this section, the Court}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096  may make suc}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14186579\charrsid11552096 h}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 
 order as to costs (if any) as it thinks fit.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14186579\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (6) Every appeal under this section shall be commenced with}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14186579\charrsid11552096 i}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 n 21 days after the issue of the abatement not}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14186579\charrsid11552096 ice }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 or (as }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14186579\charrsid11552096 t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 
he case may require) the refusal of an application for the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14186579\charrsid11552096 r}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 estitution of any property.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14186579\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (7) Every appeal under this section shall be made and deal}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8849564 t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 
 with by way of originating application, on notice, under the rules and procedures for the time being in force under the Judicature Act 1980}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 81, and the provisions of those rules shall apply accordingly.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14186579\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (8) Except as provided in subsection (9), the decision of the High Court under this section (other than an interim order made under subsection (3) Paragraph (a) shall be final).
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14186579\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 
(9) Any party to proceedings before the High Court under this section who is dissatisfied with the decision or order of the Court as being erroneous in point of law may appeal to the Court of Appeal on a question of law only.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1990598\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 16. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 Powers }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14186579\charrsid11552096 of entry}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14186579\charrsid11552096  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096  (1) Subject to subsection (2}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14186579\charrsid11552096 )}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 , for the purposes of sections 7, 8, 10 and 12, a noise control officer, may enter the premises to which}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1912908\charrsid11552096  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 the abatement notice relates or, as the case may require, from which the noise is being or has been emitted.

\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1912908\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (2) A noise control officer shall}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 
be entitled to enter any dwelling}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1912908\charrsid11552096 h}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 ouse for the purposes of section 7 or section 10.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1912908\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (3) On entering any such premises a noise control officer, who is not in uniform, shall, if}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1912908\charrsid11552096  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 requested to do so by the occupier of the premises produce evidence of his}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1912908\charrsid11552096  identity.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1912908\charrsid11552096 
\par }\pard \qj \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 [Ame}{\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1912908\charrsid11552096 n}{
\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 d}{\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1912908\charrsid11552096 m}{\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 e}{
\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1912908\charrsid11552096 nt}{\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096  Act 1993}{\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096 -}{
\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 94/14]
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 17. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 Other Polic}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1912908\charrsid11552096 e}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1912908\charrsid11552096 po}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 wers not affected}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1912908\charrsid11552096  (1) The po}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 wers conferred on a constable by this Act are in addition t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1912908\charrsid11552096 o,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096  and not in derogation from, any other powers that a constable may exercise.
\par 
\par (2) Without limitin}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1912908\charrsid11552096 g}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 subsection (1)}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 any constable exercising his powers under this Act may use such reasonable force a
s may be necessary in the circumstances.
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 18. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 Regulation}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1912908\charrsid11552096 s}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096  -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096  The Queen's Representative may from time to time,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 by Order in Council, make regulations for all or any of the following purposes:
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1912908\charrsid11552096 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (a) Specifying the limits of permitted emissions of noise from pa
rticular premises, activities, appliances, vehicles}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4090720 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 
machinery, or articles, and requiring any such appliances, vehicles, machinery, or articles to be labelled to show the specified limits;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1912908\charrsid11552096 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (b) Prescribing standards in respect of alarms and other devices
 designed to emit noise in certain specific circumstances to ensure that such devices do no}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1912908\charrsid11552096 t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 
 emit noise in other circumstances or at a level or for a period beyond that necessary to achieve the purpose for which such devices are used;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1912908\charrsid11552096 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (c) Specifying the t
imes at which specified noises may, or may not, be emitted from particular premises, activities, appliances, vehicles, machinery, or articles;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1912908\charrsid11552096 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 (d) Prescribing offences in respect of the contravention of or non}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5446809\charrsid11552096 -}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 compliance with any regulations made for the 
purposes of this Act, and the amounts of fines that may be imposed in respect of any such offences, not exceeding $500 in respect of any offence and, if the offence is a continuing one, to a further fine not exceeding $50 for every day on which the offenc
e has continued;
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3765410\charrsid11552096 
(e) Providing for such other matters as are contemplated by or necessary for giving full effect to the provisions of this Act and for its due administration.
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464385 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1990598\charrsid11552096 ----------------------------------------}{
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