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22 :(b) in that application, inform the court the reason for not making an application under section 12 within that specified time.

(3) The court, on an application made under subsection (2), may make an order for the custody, charge and care of the vulnerable adult until an application under section 12 is made and determined.

(4) If the Director or a protector reasonably believes that contact between the vulnerable adult removed under section 10 and another person (Z) is not in the best interests of the vulnerable adult, the Director or protector may give any of the following directions to Z:
 * (a) Z must not contact (by any means) the vulnerable adult during the period before a court makes an order under section 14 in relation to the vulnerable adult;
 * (b) Z may only contact the vulnerable adult under conditions or circumstances specified by the Director or protector.

(5) A person who fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with a direction given to the person under subsection (4) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both. Division 3—Court orders for protection of vulnerable adult Application to court

12.—(1) A person in subsection (2) may apply to the court for one or more orders under section 14 or 15, in relation to a vulnerable adult, if the person has reason to believe that—
 * (a) the vulnerable adult has experienced, or is experiencing or at risk of, abuse, neglect or self‑neglect; and
 * (b) the order is, or orders are, necessary for the protection and safety of the vulnerable adult.

(2) The following persons may apply to the court for an order under section 14 or 15 in relation to a vulnerable adult: