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](#GS52@EN) 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)  [*\[Section 53 Subsection (3) amended by No. 2 of 2012, s. 92, Applied:01 Jan 2013\]*](/view/html/inforce/2013-01-01/act-2012-002#GS92@EN) Also, a person appointed or authorised under [section 52](#GS52@EN) is subject to the directions of the regulator in exercising powers.