Northern Territory Consolidated Acts Northern Territory Consolidated Acts55C. Person found guilty to restore damaged property
(1) If a person is found guilty of an offence against this Act or the Regulations in respect of the spillage, escape, disposal or negligent handling of a radioactive substance or an irradiating apparatus, the Chief Health Officer may direct the person to restore any land or building or repair any other property that was damaged because of the spillage, escape, disposal or negligent handling of the substance or apparatus in the manner and within the time specified in the notice.
(2) A direction under subsection (1) is to -
(a) be by written notice served on the person personally or by post;
(b) specify the manner in which the person is to carry out the restoration or repair; and
(c) specify the time within which the person is to complete the restoration or repair.
(3) A person on whom the direction is served must comply with the direction.
(4) If a person fails to comply with the direction, the Chief Health Officer, an inspector or any other person authorised by the Chief Health Officer may enter the land or building or remove the property and carry out the work in respect of the land, building or property that the person was directed to do.