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12A Identity cards

(1) The Authority must issue an identity card to each inspector appointed under section 12 containing a photograph of the inspector and his or her signature.

(2) An inspector must produce his or her identity card for inspection if asked to do so when performing a function or exercising a power under this Act or the regulations.

(3) If a person to whom an identity card has been issued ceases to be an inspector, the person must return the identity card to the Authority as soon as is practicable.