(1) This section applies if the archivist believes, on reasonable grounds,
that a person is in unlawful possession of public records, including records
to which an agreement under section 50applies.
(2) The archivist may, by
written notice given to the person, require the person to give the records to
the archivist or someone else stated in the notice within the reasonable time
stated in the notice.
(3) The person must comply with the notice, unless the
person has a reasonable excuse.
Penalty—
Maximum penalty—40 penalty
units.
(4) Also, if the person does not comply with the notice, the
archivist may apply to a Magistrates Court for an order directing the person
to comply with the notice.
(5) If the Magistrates Court is satisfied the
person is in unlawful possession of public records, the court may order the
person to give the records to the archivist.