262Undercover operations

262 Undercover operations (1) A police officer below the rank of Commander may, in writing, apply to a senior officer for an authorisation to possess, purchase, sell or supply liquor at a place or in a manner that would otherwise be an offence against this Act for the purpose of detecting the commission of an offence against this Act. (2) The senior officer may, in writing, grant the authorisation to the applicant subject to any conditions the senior officer considers appropriate. (3) A police officer authorised under subsection (2) may possess, purchase, sell or supply liquor at a place or in a manner that would otherwise be an offence against this Act for the purpose of detecting the commission of an offence against this Act. senior officer means a police officer of or above the rank of Commander.