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Rh :(b) where the application has been served on the respondent—the respondent does not appear at the hearing of the application.

(3) An expedited order takes effect in respect of the person to whom such order applies—
 * (a) from the date on which such order is served on that person; or
 * (b) if the court specifies a later date on which the order is to take effect—the later date.

(4) An expedited order ceases to have effect on the earlier of the following dates:
 * (a) the date that is 28 days after the date the order is made;
 * (b) the date the court decides the application under section 12.

(5) Despite subsection (4), the court may extend the duration of the expedited order.

(6) The expiry of an expedited order does not prejudice the making of a further expedited order.

(7) Section 14(7), (8) and (9) applies, with the necessary modifications, in relation to an expedited order and to the making of an expedited order under this section.

(8) A person who, without reasonable excuse, fails to comply with an expedited order made under subsection (2) 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.

(9) A reference to an offence under subsection (8) includes a reference to an abetment of the offence.

Contempt of court

16.—(1) Subject to subsection (2), sections 14(10) and (13)(a) and 15(8) do not affect the powers of the court in relation to the punishment for a contempt of court.