Photo Identification Card Act 2008
sec.17Chief executive may require card to be replaced
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sec.17 Chief executive may require card to be replaced
This section applies if— information stated on a photo identification card is incorrect; and the chief executive reasonably believes the error was caused by the chief executive. The chief executive may, by written notice, require the holder of the card to return the card to the chief executive. The notice must include a statement identifying the information that is incorrect and the correct information. The holder must comply with the notice, unless the holder has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. On receipt of the card, the chief executive must issue to the holder a replacement photo identification card stating the correct information. s 17 amd 2017 No. 25 s 18 (sec.17-ssec.1) This section applies if— information stated on a photo identification card is incorrect; and the chief executive reasonably believes the error was caused by the chief executive. (sec.17-ssec.2) The chief executive may, by written notice, require the holder of the card to return the card to the chief executive. (sec.17-ssec.3) The notice must include a statement identifying the information that is incorrect and the correct information. (sec.17-ssec.4) The holder must comply with the notice, unless the holder has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.17-ssec.5) On receipt of the card, the chief executive must issue to the holder a replacement photo identification card stating the correct information.
- (a) information stated on a photo identification card is incorrect; and
- (b) the chief executive reasonably believes the error was caused by the chief executive.