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Victoria Police Act 2013
251Disclosure or use of vehicle accident information for a purpose other than an authorised purpose prohibited
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251 Disclosure or use of vehicle accident information for a purpose other than an authorised purpose prohibited
(1) A person referred to in section 248(1)(a) to (d) must not disclose or use vehicle accident information disclosed to that person by a police officer, or a Victoria police employee, except for an authorised purpose.
1. 60 penalty units.
(2) A person who obtains vehicle accident information from a person referred to in section 248(1)(a) to (d) must not disclose or use vehicle accident information except for an authorised purpose.
Penalty: In the case of an individual, 60 penalty units;
Part 14—Compliance and enforcement
Division 1—General offences in relation to Victoria Police
252 Bribery and corruption by police or protective services officers
(1) This section applies to each of the following (a ***regulated person***)—
(a) a police officer;
(b) a protective services officer;
(c) a police recruit.
(2) A regulated person must not take or solicit a bribe, pecuniary or otherwise.
(3) A regulated person must not take or solicit a payment or other benefit from, or make an agreement with, another person to neglect the regulated person's duty.
(4) A regulated person must not take or solicit a payment or other benefit from, or make an agreement with, another person to improperly take advantage of the regulated person's position.
(5) Subsections (3) and (4) apply whether or not the other person is also a regulated person.
(6) A proceeding for an offence against subsection (2), (3) or (4) may be commenced within the period of 3 years after the alleged commission of the offence.