91Identity cards

91 Identity cards

(1) The ESC must issue an identity card to an authorised officer.

(2) The identity card must contain a recent photograph and the signature of the authorised officer.

(3) An authorised officer must carry the identity card at all times when exercising powers or performing functions as an authorised officer.

(4) An authorised officer must produce his or her identity card for inspection—

(a) before exercising a power under this Part other than a requirement made by post, fax, email or other electronic communication; and

(b) at any time during the exercise of a power under this Part, if asked to do so.

1. 10 penalty units.

Division 2—Powers of authorised officer

Subdivision 1—When may powers be exercised

92 When may powers be exercised?

(1) An authorised officer may exercise powers under this Part only to the extent that it is reasonably necessary to do so for substantiating information provided under this Act or for determining whether this Act has been complied with.

(2) In exercising powers under this Part, an authorised officer must—

(a) cause as little inconvenience as possible; and

(b) not remain on premises any longer than is reasonably necessary.

Subdivision 2—Monitoring powers