55Use of investigation powers under new Act for enforcement of former Acts

55 Use of investigation powers under new Act for enforcement of former Acts

55 Use of investigation powers under new Act for enforcement of former Acts

(1) Powers may also be exercised under Part 12 of the new Act for the following purposes—

(a) for determining whether there has been compliance with or a contravention of a former Act,

(b) for obtaining information or records for purposes connected with the enforcement of a former Act,

(c) generally for the enforcement of a former Act.

(2) Division 7 of Part 12 of the new Act (Special provisions relating to native vegetation clearing enforcement) extends to the exercise of powers authorised by subclause (1) in relation to the Native Vegetation Act 2003.

(3) In this clause—

former Act includes a statutory instrument, an agreement or other requirement made under a former Act.