53Powers of authorised officers

53 Powers of authorised officers

(1)  An authorised officer –

(a) has the powers conferred on authorised officers by this Act; and

(b) has power to do all things necessary or convenient to be done to exercise those powers.

(2)  However, an appointment or authorisation under section 52 may specify that the appointment or authorisation is subject to conditions or restrictions relating to –

(a) the powers that are exercisable by the person appointed or authorised; or

(b) when, where and in what circumstances that person may exercise powers.

(3)  [Section 53 Subsection (3) amended by No. 2 of 2012, s. 92, Applied:01 Jan 2013] Also, a person appointed or authorised under section 52 is subject to the directions of the regulator in exercising powers.