43AAppointment and functions of inspectors

43A Appointment and functions of inspectors

43A Appointment and functions of inspectors

(1) The Secretary may appoint the following persons as an inspector—

(a) a member of staff of the Ministry of Health,

(b) a member of the NSW Health Service, within the meaning of the Health Services Act 1997,

(c) a person of a class prescribed by the regulations.

(2) Subject to the instrument of appointment, an inspector has the functions conferred or imposed on the inspector by or under this Act or another Act.

(3) The Secretary must ensure each inspector who is not a police officer is issued with a certificate of authority.

(4) The certificate of authority must—

(a) be in the form approved by the Secretary, and

(b) contain a recent photograph of the inspector.

s 43A: Ins 2024 No 22, Sch 9[2].