(1) The Executive Director may issue a stop order to a person if—
(a) the person proposes to carry out, or is carrying out, works or activities in relation to a registered place or registered object; and
(b) the works or activities must be carried out with a permit or exemption under this Act; and
(c) the Executive Director is satisfied there are reasonable grounds for believing that the registered place or registered object could be harmed unless a stop order is issued.
(2) A stop order issued to a person may—
(a) require the person to stop immediately the works or activities specified in the stop order; or
(b) prohibit the person from carrying out the works or activities specified in the stop order.
(3) The Executive Director must cause a stop order to be served on the person to whom it is issued.