46Use and return of evidence

46 Use and return of evidence

If an authorised officer requests that a passenger provide evidence under this Division, the authorised officer –

(a) may use the evidence to check that the passenger –

(i) has paid any required fare or holds a ticket or pass that entitles the person to travel on the vehicle; or

(ii) is eligible to travel on a fare at a concession rate; and

(b) is to immediately return the evidence to the passenger after checking or viewing the evidence.