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Which section of the Ontario Trespass to Property Act grants a security guard the authority to arrest a person without a warrant if they believe on reasonable grounds that the person is on the premises illegally?

Under Section 9 of the Trespass to Property Act, a person who is on premises or a person authorized by the occupier (like a security guard) may arrest without w

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Question: Which section of the Ontario Trespass to Property Act grants a security guard the authority to arrest a person without a warrant if they believe on reasonable grounds that the person is on the premises illegally?

Answer options:

  • Section 495 of the Criminal Code ✅ Section 9 of the Trespass to Property Act
  • Section 3 of the Private Security and Investigative Services Act
  • Section 494 of the Criminal Code

Correct answer: Section 9 of the Trespass to Property Act

Explanation: Under Section 9 of the Trespass to Property Act, a person who is on premises or a person authorized by the occupier (like a security guard) may arrest without warrant any person he or she believes on reasonable and probable grounds to be on the premises in contravention of the Act.

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