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Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000
sec.488ATaking DNA sample from reportable offender for Child Protection (Offender Reporting and Offender Prohibition Order) Act 2004
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### sec.488A Taking DNA sample from reportable offender for Child Protection (Offender Reporting and Offender Prohibition Order) Act 2004
A DNA sampler may take a DNA sample for DNA analysis from a person who—
is a reportable offender; and
as required under the Child Protection (Offender Reporting and Offender Prohibition Order) Act 2004 , section 40A (2) , allows the sample to be taken.
The person commits an offence against the Child Protection (Offender Reporting and Offender Prohibition Order) Act 2004 , section 50 (1) if the person fails to comply with the person’s obligation under that Act, section 40A(2).
s 488A ins 2011 No. 10 s 30
amd 2017 No. 14 s 45
- (a) is a reportable offender; and
- (b) as required under the Child Protection (Offender Reporting and Offender Prohibition Order) Act 2004 , section 40A (2) , allows the sample to be taken.