Part 9Authorised officers

Part 9—Authorised officers 67—Authorised officers (1) The Minister may appoint persons (including members of the staff of the State Courts Administration Authority and persons appointed by the Sheriff to be deputy sheriffs or sheriff's officers) as authorised officers for the purposes of the enforcement of this Act. (2) An appointment under this section may be made subject to conditions limiting the powers exercisable by the authorised officer. (3) The Minister may, by notice in writing served on an authorised officer— (a) vary or revoke a condition of the officer's appointment or impose a new condition; or (b) revoke the appointment. 68—Identification of authorised officers (1) An authorised officer must be issued with an identity card in a form approved by the Minister— (a) containing the person's name and photograph; and (b) stating that the person is an authorised officer appointed under this Act. (2) If the powers of an authorised officer have been limited by conditions, the identity card must contain a statement of those limitations. (3) An authorised officer must, at the request of a person in relation to whom the officer intends to exercise any powers under this Act or any other Act, produce the officer's identity card for inspection by the person. (4) A person appointed as an authorised officer by the Minister must, within 2 days after ceasing to be an authorised officer, return the identity card to the Minister. Maximum penalty: $250. 69—Hindering authorised officer or assistant A person must not hinder an authorised officer, or a person assisting an authorised officer, in the exercise of powers under this Act. Maximum penalty: $2 500 or 6 months imprisonment.