19XEffect of authorisations

19X Effect of authorisations (1) An authorisation authorises a police officer to exercise, for the detection of an offence against this Act that has been, is being or is likely to be committed, the powers conferred by this Part in the drug detection area to which the authorisation relates: (a) without a warrant; and (b) without reasonable suspicion that an offence against this Act has been committed. (2) The Commissioner of Police must establish written procedures: (a) to be followed by police officers when exercising the powers conferred by this Part to ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, that any undue delay or inconvenience to a person who is subject to those powers is avoided; and (b) to ensure that no more than 3 authorisations are in force at the same time. (3) An authorisation given when 3 authorisations are already in force has no effect.