Offence of breaking, tampering with, etc., lock of premises subject to premises closure order
20.—(1) No person may, without the prior permission of the Commissioner, tamper with, open, break, replace or remove any lock used to secure every point of entry into, or exit from, the premises subject to the premises closure order.
(2) Any person who contravenes subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $15,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years or to both.
Offence of entering premises subject to premises closure order
21.—(1) No person may enter any premises that are subject to a premises closure order which is in force unless the person—
- (a) is permitted by the Commissioner to enter the premises; and
- (b) complies with any condition of entry that the Commissioner may impose when granting that permission.
(2) Any person who contravenes subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $15,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years or to both.
Appeal from premises closure order
22.—(1) Any person who is issued a premises closure order may, within 14 days after the date of the order, appeal in writing to the Minister, whose decision is final.
(2) A premises closure order takes effect despite an appeal under subsection (1) against the order, unless the Minister otherwise specifies.
