Trespass to Property Act Flashcards
Definition of Premises
(1) Land/structures
(2) water
(3) ships/vessels
(4) trailer/portable structure
(5) trains/railcars/vehicle/aircraft - except when operating
Definition of occupier
Physical possession
Notice can be given how?
(1) Orally/written
(2) Signs
(3) Markings
When there is no notice (Fence)
(1) If it grows don’t go
(2) fence - keep animals in/people out
TPA Offences s. 2
(1) Engaged in Prohibited Activity - Limited proh. can’t do - Limited permission Can do
(2) Entry when entry prohibited - With notice (marking, 10cm, visible day, access points, red=no, yellow=prohibited - W/O notice (if it grows don’t go….)
(3) Fail to leave when directed
Arrest Powers under TPA
On Property - (1) Police, occupier, authorized agent (2) R&PG breach s. 2
Off Property - (1) Police, R&PG contravened and freshly departed and refuse to ID or false ID