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Police Act 1990
205Use of police designations by others
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#### 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—
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> > (a) the designation of “detective”, or
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> > (b) the designation of “private detective” or any other designation that includes the word “detective”, or
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> > (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),
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> is guilty of an offence.
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> Maximum penalty—100 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months, or both.
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> **s 205 (formerly s 104):** Renumbered 1993 No 38, Sch 3 (10). Am 2002 No 51, Sch 1 \[9\].