Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Commonwealth Games Arrangements Act 2001 - SECT 52

Offence to enter any part of restricted access area

52. Offence to enter any part of restricted access area



(1) A person must not enter into or remain in any part of a restricted access
area unless the person-

   (a)  has a certificate of authorisation issued under section 50 or is
        authorised under section 50A or 50B or otherwise under this Act; or

   (b)  is-

   (i)  a member of the police force; or

   (ii) an employee in the public service within the meaning of the
        Public Administration Act 2004; or

   (iii) an officer or employee of a public body- acting in the performance of
        his or her duties; or

   (c)  is the owner of that land or a person authorised in writing by the
        owner.

Penalty: 10 penalty units.



(2) It is a defence to a charge brought under subsection (1) against a person
to prove that the person had a reasonable excuse for entering into or
remaining in the area.