Tobacco Act 1987
36Appointment of persons as inspectors 198
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36 Appointment of persons as inspectors 198
36AA Inspectors appointed under section 36 198
36A Inspector's identity card 199
36B Production of identity card 199
36C Power to require names and addresses 200
36D Entry or search with consent for investigation of suspected offences 201
36E Entry of premises open to the public 203
36EA Power to enter, inspect, monitor compliance and investigate 204
36F Search warrants 206
36G Announcement before entry 207
36H Details of warrant to be given to occupier 208
36I Seizure of things not mentioned in the warrant 209
36J Copies of seized documents 209
36K Retention and return of seized documents or things 210
36L Magistrates' Court may extend 3 month period 210
36M Requirement to assist inspector during entry 211
36N Refusal or failure to comply with requirement 211
36O Protection against self-incrimination 211
36P Offence to give false or misleading information 212
36Q Offence to hinder or obstruct inspector 213
36QA Offence to intimidate, threaten or assault inspector 213
36R Offence to impersonate inspector 213
36S Service of documents 213
36T Confidentiality 214
Part 4—Miscellaneous 215
37 Removal of advertisements 215
37A Forfeiture of prohibited products 215
38 Infringement notices 218
39 Proceedings 219
39A Sufficient evidence of matters relating to tobacco sales 219
40 Application of penalties 220
41 Offences by a body corporate 220
41AA Conduct by officers, employees or agents 220
41A No double jeopardy 221
42 Civil proceedings 222
42A Power to require names of persons supplied with tobacco 222
42B Supreme Court—limitation of jurisdiction 224
42C Review of licensing scheme 224
43 Regulations 225
Part 5—Transitional 228
44 Proceedings under section 6(2) 228
45 Section 15D 228
46 Section 3: definition of occupier 229
47 Savings and validation provision—Tobacco Amendment (Protection of Children) Act 2009—lodgeable infringement offences 229
48 Transitional provision—Tobacco Amendment (Tobacco Retailer and Wholesaler Licensing Scheme) Act 2024 230