Tasmanian Consolidated Acts Tasmanian Consolidated Acts
(1) The Director may apply to a magistrate for a warrant –
(a) to apprehend and detain or quarantine any person who fails to comply with a direction under section 42; and
(b) for that purpose, to enter any area, premises, body of water or vehicle.
(2) The Director may apply for a warrant by telephone if the Director is of the opinion that the situation is an emergency.
(3) A magistrate may issue a warrant for the apprehension, detention or quarantine of a person if satisfied that the circumstances justify it.