Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00454:section:164
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00454
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 164
Character Range: 284049–284991

164  Simplified overview of Division

      A screening officer may request a person to remove items of clothing for screening purposes—but may not require this. However, if a person refuses to comply with such a request and the screening officer is unable to screen the person properly, the screening officer must refuse to allow the person to pass the screening point.
      A person may choose, or may be requested by a screening officer, to undergo a frisk search.
      To protect the integrity of screening processes, screening officers are provided with similar restraint and detention powers to those of maritime security guards.
      A screening officer may only exercise powers under this Division or perform screening functions if the officer:
             (a) has complied with requirements (including training and qualification requirements) determined by the Secretary; or
             (b) is exempt from those requirements.