Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002

Powers in relation to transition periods

94L: Entry on premises and places

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"Emergency workers can enter properties to help people in danger or distress"

A Recovery Manager or a constable can enter any premises or place if they think it's necessary. They can even break in if they need to. You might wonder why they would do this. It's because they believe it's necessary for saving life, preventing injury, or rescuing people who are hurt or in danger. They can also enter premises to help people who are suffering or in distress, and make sure urgent help is given to those who need it.

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Part 5BPowers in relation to transition periods

94LEntry on premises and places

  1. A Recovery Manager or a constable may enter, and if necessary break into, any premises or place if he or she believes on reasonable grounds that the action is necessary for—

  2. saving life, preventing injury, or rescuing and removing injured or endangered persons; or
    1. permitting or facilitating the carrying out of any urgent measure for the relief of suffering or distress.
      Notes
      • Section 94L: inserted, at 9.59 pm on , by section 27 of the Civil Defence Emergency Management Amendment Act 2016 (2016 No 88).