Electricity Safety Act 1971
52Power to require name and address
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52 Power to require name and address (1) An inspector may require a person to state the person’s name and home or business address if the inspector believes, on reasonable grounds, that the person is committing or has just committed an offence against this Act. Note A reference to an Act includes a reference to the statutory instruments made or in force under the Act, including regulations (see Legislation Act, s 104). (2) The inspector must tell the person the reason for the requirement and, as soon as practicable, record the reason. (3) The person may ask the inspector to produce his or her identity card for inspection by the person. (4) A person must comply with a requirement made of the person under subsection (1) if the inspector— (a) tells the person the reason for the requirement; and (b) complies with any request made by the person under subsection (3). Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units. (5) An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.