An authorised person may issue a restriction notice in relation to premises where there is, or was, a regulated facility or an exempt facility if the person is satisfied that the conditions in subsection (2) are met.
The conditions are that—
A restriction notice is a notice prohibiting access to, and the importation of waste into, the premises or a specified part of the premises.
But a restriction notice does not prohibit access to the premises, or the specified part of the premises, by the occupier or the owner.
A restriction notice has effect for a period specified in the notice, which may not exceed 72 hours.
Where a restriction notice is issued, the appropriate agency may do anything necessary to secure the premises against access in contravention of the notice.
A restriction notice may include provision for—
Provision included in accordance with subsection (7) may be unconditional or subject to specified conditions.
A restriction notice must—
Before issuing a restriction notice, the appropriate agency must make reasonable efforts—