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Gangs Act 2024

Dispersal notices and non-consorting orders - Dispersal notices - Duration and terms of notice

15: Duration of dispersal notice

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“How long a dispersal notice lasts and when it starts”

When you get a dispersal notice, it starts working as soon as someone gives it to you. This notice stays active for 7 days, starting from the day of the gathering it’s about. However, the notice might end earlier if someone cancels it using section 20(3).

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Dispersal notices: Duration and terms of notice

15Duration of dispersal notice

  1. A dispersal notice issued to a person takes effect when it is served on the person.

  2. A dispersal notice continues in effect for 7 days starting on the day on which the gathering to which it relates took place, unless the notice is sooner revoked under section 20(3).