s 71 Director‑General may order closure of home for children and young persons
71.—(1) If the Director‑General has reason to believe that —(a) the premises of a licensed home for children and young persons are unfit or unsafe for use as such; or (b) the safety or welfare of the children and young persons residing in the home is being endangered, the Director‑General may, by written order, direct the immediate closure of the home for children and young persons. [3/2011; 30/2019] (2) The Director‑General may make an order under subsection (1) even though the licence in respect of the home for children and young persons has not been cancelled, revoked or suspended.[3/2011; 30/2019] (3) An order under this section must be served on the licensee of the home for children and young persons and takes effect from the date of the service of the order.[3/2011] (4) It is sufficient service of an order under this section if —(a) it is delivered personally to the licensee; (b) it is sent by registered post to the last known residential or business address of the licensee; or (c) a copy of the order is posted in a conspicuous place on or in the premises of the home for children and young persons to which the order relates.[3/2011] (5) Any person who fails to comply with an order served on the person under this section shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $2,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both.[52J [3/2011]