Food Act 2001
54Power to require name and address
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54 Power to require name and address (1) An authorised officer may require a person to state the person’s name and home address if the authorised officer believes on reasonable grounds that the person is committing or has just committed an offence against this Act. made or in force under the Act, including any regulation (see Legislation Act, s 104). (2) The authorised officer must tell the person the reason for the requirement and, as soon as practicable, record the reason. (3) The person may ask the authorised officer to produce his or her identity card for inspection by the person. (4) A person commits an offence if— (a) the authorised officer— (i) tells the person the reason for the requirement made of the person under subsection (1); and (ii) complies with any request made by the person under subsection (3); and (b) the person fails to comply with the requirement. Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.