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Under the Trespass to Property Act (TPA), what power does a security guard have when they find someone on the property without permission?

Under the Trespass to Property Act, a security guard can issue a notice to 'prohibit entry' or to 'engage in a prohibited activity'. If someone is already on th

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Question: Under the Trespass to Property Act (TPA), what power does a security guard have when they find someone on the property without permission?

Answer options: ✅ Direct the person to leave the premises immediately

  • Fine the person on behalf of the property owner
  • Confiscate the person's identification
  • Detain the person for mandatory questioning about their identity

Correct answer: Direct the person to leave the premises immediately

Explanation: Under the Trespass to Property Act, a security guard can issue a notice to 'prohibit entry' or to 'engage in a prohibited activity'. If someone is already on the property, the guard can also direct them to 'leave the premises'.

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