155Power to require name and address

155 Power to require name and address (1) An inspector may require a person to state the person’s name and home address if the inspector suspects, on reasonable grounds, that the person is committing, is about to commit, or has just committed, an offence against this Act. (2) If an inspector makes a requirement of a person under subsection (1), the inspector must— (a) tell the person the reasons for the requirement; and (b) as soon as practicable, record the reasons. (3) A person commits an offence if the person contravenes a requirement under subsection (1). Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units. (4) However, a person is not required to comply with a requirement under subsection (1) if, when asked by the person, the inspector does not produce his or her identity card for inspection by the person. (5) Subsection (4) does not apply in relation to an inspector who is a police officer in uniform. (6) An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.