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Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Act 1986
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#### 40 Proof of authority
An inspector (other than a member of a police force who is in uniform) is not entitled to exercise any powers under section 32, 33, 34, 39 or 43 in relation to a person unless:
(a) if the inspector is a member of a police force—the inspector produces, for inspection by the person, written evidence of the fact that the inspector is a member of that police force; or
(b) in any other case—the inspector produces his or her identity card for inspection by the person.