35FFunctions and powers of licensing inspectors

35F Functions and powers of licensing inspectors

(1) Subject to the instrument of appointment, a licensing inspector has the following functions—

(a) any functions conferred on a licensing inspector under this Act or the regulations;

(b) without limiting paragraph (a), to promote, monitor and enforce compliance by tobacco supply businesses with this Act and the regulations;

(c) any other functions conferred on a licensing inspector under any other Act or regulations made under any other Act.

(2) Subject to the instrument of appointment, a licensing inspector has all the powers necessary to perform the licensing inspector's functions.

(3) Without limiting subsection (2), a licensing inspector may—

(a) with the approval of the Regulator, bring proceedings for offences against this Act or the regulations; and

(b) appear personally or be represented by an Australian lawyer in any proceedings the licensing inspector has become involved in as a consequence of performing the functions of a licensing inspector.

S. 35G inserted by No. 51/2024 s. 12.