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146 Identity cards
S. 146(1) amended by No. 46/1998 s. 7(Sch. 1).
(1) The Secretary must issue an identity card to each authorised officer.
(2) An identity card issued to an officer must—
(a) contain a photograph of the officer; and
(b) contain the signature of the officer; and
S. 146(2)(c) amended by No. 46/1998 s. 7(Sch. 1).
(c) be signed by the Secretary.
S. 146(3) substituted by No. 18/2004 s. 22.
(3) An authorised officer must produce his or her identity card for inspection—
(a) before exercising a power under this Act; and
(b) at any time during the exercise of a power under this Act if asked to do so.
1. 10 penalty units.