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Rh ::(iv) there is a reasonable likelihood that the event because of its nature might be at risk of an act of terrorism.

(4) A declaration under subsection (1) must—
 * (a) contain a brief description of the event to which it applies, whether by means of a description, map or other document;
 * (b) state the proposed time and date of the event or the proposed period in which the event is to take place, and the location of the special event area for the event;
 * (c) state the period (not exceeding 3 years) for which the declaration is in force; and
 * (d) be published in the Gazette.

(5) Once such a declaration is made, the Minister shall, within 7 days thereafter and before the date the declaration comes into force, cause to be published a notice of the making of the declaration, describing briefly the event and the special event area in such manner as will secure adequate publicity for the declaration.

(6) Failure to comply with subsection (5) in respect of any declaration shall not invalidate the declaration.

(7) Unless sooner revoked, a declaration shall expire on the date, and at the time (if any) stated in, or worked out in accordance with the declaration.

(8) At any time before a declaration comes into force, the Minister may amend the description of the location of the special event area to which the declaration applies by publishing the amendment in the Gazette; and notice of the amendment describing briefly the changes therein shall be published as soon as practicable in such manner as will secure adequate publicity for the amended declaration.

Statutory conditions of entry

22.—(1) At any time after a declaration is made in respect of a special event and the special event area for that event, the Commissioner may, with the approval of the Minister, determine that any or all of the following conditions apply to the special event area: