21ADefinitions

21A Definitions (1) In this Part— ***authorisation*** means an authorisation given under this Part in accordance with Division 2; S. 21A(1) def. of *Chief Commis-sioner* repealed by No. 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 167.40(a)). ***serious indictable offence*** means an indictable offence that is punishable by imprisonment for life or for a term of 5 years or more; S. 21A(1) def. of *target* amended by No. 70/2015 s. 12(1). ***target*** of an authorisation means the person in relation to whom, or the vehicle or kind of vehicle or the area in relation to which, an authorisation authorises the exercise of special powers. S. 21A(1) def. of *vehicle* repealed by No. 70/2015 s. 12(2). **** * * * **** (2) For the purposes of this Part— (a) a person in an area that is the target of an authorisation includes a person who is about to enter the area or who has recently left the area; and (b) a vehicle in an area that is the target of an authorisation includes a vehicle that is about to enter the area or that has recently left the area. S. 21A(3) amended by No. 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 167.40(b)). (3) Despite any provision to the contrary made by or under this or any other Act (including section 19 of the **Victoria Police Act 2013**), a power, discretion, function, authority or duty of the Chief Commissioner under this Part cannot be delegated to any other person. S. 21A(4) repealed by No. 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 167.40(c)). S. 21AB inserted by No. 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 167.41). 21AB Deputy Commissioners may exercise powers of Chief Commissioner A Deputy Commissioner may exercise the powers and perform the functions of the Chief Commissioner under this Part as if the Deputy Commissioner were the Chief Commissioner. Division 2—Authorisation to exercise special powers S. 21B inserted by No. 5/2006 s. 5.