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Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 No 156
Historical version for 1 October 2011 to 25 October 2011 (accessed 24 May 2013 at 14:40) Current version
Chapter 8Part 8.2Division 4Section 240

240   Time when restraining order ceases to be in force

If, after a restraining order was made in reliance on the charging of a person with an offence against this Act or the regulations:
(a)  the charge is withdrawn and the person is not charged with a related offence by the time of the withdrawal—the restraining order ceases to be in force when the charge is withdrawn, or
(b)  the person is acquitted of the charge and the person is not charged with a related offence by the time of the acquittal—the restraining order ceases to be in force when the acquittal occurs.
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