120Identity card

120 Identity card (1) In exercising a power or performing a function under this Act, a geothermal energy officer must carry an identity card provided by the Minister that: (a) states the officer's name and office; and (b) includes: (i) the signature of the officer; and (ii) a photograph of the officer; and (iii) the verification of the signature and photograph by the Minister. (2) A person who ceases to be an officer must return the identity card to the Minister within 14 days after the cessation. Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

Geothermal Energy Act 2009 57 (3) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (2) if the defendant establishes a reasonable excuse. (4) If an officer purports to exercise a power under this Act without producing the officer's identity card when requested to do so: (a) the officer is not authorised to exercise the power; and (b) a person is not required to comply with a requirement made by the officer.