Gene Technology Act 2003
151Identity card
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151 Identity card (1) The regulator must issue an identity card to an inspector. (2) The identity card— (a) must be in the form approved under section 192E; and (b) must contain a recent photograph of the inspector. (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 regulator as soon as practicable. Maximum penalty: 1 penalty unit. (4) An offence against subsection (3) is a strict liability offence. Note For strict liability offence, see the Criminal Code, s 23. (5) An inspector must carry his or her identity card at all times when exercising functions as an inspector. Note This section differs from the Commonwealth Act, s 151.