Mental Health Act 2016
sec.560Issue of identity card
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sec.560 Issue of identity card
The chief psychiatrist must issue an identity card to each inspector. The identity card must— contain a recent photo of the inspector; and contain a copy of the inspector’s signature; and identify the person as an inspector under this Act; and state an expiry date for the card. This section does not prevent the issue of a single identity card to a person for this Act and other purposes. (sec.560-ssec.1) The chief psychiatrist must issue an identity card to each inspector. (sec.560-ssec.2) The identity card must— contain a recent photo of the inspector; and contain a copy of the inspector’s signature; and identify the person as an inspector under this Act; and state an expiry date for the card. (sec.560-ssec.3) This section does not prevent the issue of a single identity card to a person for this Act and other purposes.
- (a) contain a recent photo of the inspector; and
- (b) contain a copy of the inspector’s signature; and
- (c) identify the person as an inspector under this Act; and
- (d) state an expiry date for the card.