13Authorized officers

13 Authorized officers

(1)  The Minister may, by instrument in writing, appoint a person to be an authorized officer for the purposes of this Act.

(2)  The Minister may issue to an authorized officer, other than a police officer, an identity card in a form approved by the Minister.

(3)  A person to whom an identity card has been issued under subsection (2) must, within 7 days after ceasing to be an authorized officer, return the identity card to the Minister or a person nominated by the Minister by instrument in writing.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 2 penalty units.

(4)  An authorized officer, other than a police officer, is not entitled to remain in or on any premises, motor vehicle, ship or aircraft entered pursuant to section 14 if the authorized officer fails to produce the identity card issued under subsection (2) on the request of –

(a) the occupier of, or person apparently in charge of any business or activity carried on at, the premises; or

(b) the owner, or person apparently in charge of, the motor vehicle, ship or aircraft.