205Use of police designations by others

#### 205 Use of police designations by others 205 Use of police designations by others > A person (not being a police officer) who, in connection with any business, occupation or employment uses— > > > (a) the designation of “detective”, or > > > (b) the designation of “private detective” or any other designation that includes the word “detective”, or > > > (c) any other designation, or any rank or description, implying that the person is a police officer (whether or not the designation, rank or description was previously applicable to the person as a police officer), > > is guilty of an offence. > > Maximum penalty—100 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months, or both. > > **s 205 (formerly s 104):** Renumbered 1993 No 38, Sch 3 (10). Am 2002 No 51, Sch 1 \[9\].