Food Production (Safety) Act 2000
sec.88Production or display of identity card
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sec.88 Production or display of identity card
An authorised officer may exercise a power under this Act in relation to someone else only if the authorised officer— first produces his or her identity card for the person’s inspection; or has the identity card displayed so it is clearly visible to the person. However, if for any reason it is not practicable to comply with subsection (1) , the authorised officer must produce the identity card for the person’s inspection at the first reasonable opportunity. Failure to comply with this section does not effect the validity of the exercise of the power. (sec.88-ssec.1) An authorised officer may exercise a power under this Act in relation to someone else only if the authorised officer— first produces his or her identity card for the person’s inspection; or has the identity card displayed so it is clearly visible to the person. (sec.88-ssec.2) However, if for any reason it is not practicable to comply with subsection (1) , the authorised officer must produce the identity card for the person’s inspection at the first reasonable opportunity. (sec.88-ssec.3) Failure to comply with this section does not effect the validity of the exercise of the power.
- (a) first produces his or her identity card for the person’s inspection; or
- (b) has the identity card displayed so it is clearly visible to the person.