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Civil Aviation Act 1990

Aviation security

87: Powers of Police

You could also call this:

"Police can do what aviation security officers do to keep airports and planes safe"

You should know that every police officer in New Zealand has special powers when it comes to aviation security. These powers are the same as those given to aviation security officers. This means that a police officer can do anything an aviation security officer can do under the Civil Aviation Act and its related rules. These powers are meant to help keep airports and flights safe.

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Part 8Aviation security

87Powers of Police

  1. Every constable shall have and may exercise all or any of the powers conferred on an aviation security officer under this Act or regulations or rules made under this Act

Compare
  • 1964 No 68 s 21H
  • 1976 No 153 s 4
Notes
  • Section 87: amended, on , pursuant to section 116(a)(vii) of the Policing Act 2008 (2008 No 72).