(2)
The Authority or a combat sport inspector may, at or after the weigh-in for a
combat sport contest, give a direction under this section if the Authority or
inspector is of the opinion that there is likely to be a contravention of this
Act, the regulations or rules if the direction is not given.
(3) A police
officer who is attending a combat sport contest may give a direction under
this section if the police officer is satisfied there is a serious risk to
public health or safety or a serious risk of substantial damage to property if
the direction is not given.
(4) A direction under this section may be given
orally or by notice in writing.
(5) The Authority must notify the Minister in
writing of a direction given under this section and of the reasons for giving
the direction.
(6) A person subject to a direction under this section must
not, without reasonable excuse, fail to comply with the direction.
Maximum
penalty:
(a) in the case of a direction referred to in subsection (1) (a)--500
penalty units, or 12 months imprisonment, or both, or
(b) in the case of a
direction referred to in subsection (1) (b) or (c)--80 penalty units, or 6
months imprisonment, or both.
(7) The regulations may limit the circumstances
in which a direction may be given under this section.
