137Identity card

137 Identity card (1) The Regulatory Authority must issue to each authorised officer, to whom paragraph (a) of the definition of ***authorised officer*** applies, an identity card in the form prescribed by the regulations. (2) The identity card issued under subsection (1) must identify the authorised officer as an authorised officer authorised by the Regulatory Authority under this Act. (3) An authorised officer must— (a) carry the officer's identity card whenever the officer is exercising any functions under this Act; and (b) show the identity card— (i) before exercising a power of entry under this Act; and (ii) at any time during the exercise of a power under this Act when asked to do so. Penalty: 5 penalty units. (4) An authorised officer who fails to comply with subsection (3)(b) in relation to the exercise of a power ceases to be authorised to exercise the power in relation to the matter. (5) An authorised officer who is authorised under subsection (1) must return the officer's identity card to the Regulatory Authority on ceasing to be so authorised. Penalty: 5 penalty units. Division 2—Powers of entry S. 138 inserted by No. 37/2019 s. 8.