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Witness Protection Act 1991
9NMisuse of assumed identity
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9N Misuse of assumed identity
An authorised person must not intentionally, knowingly or recklessly acquire evidence of, or use, an assumed identity covered by his or her authority if he or she knows that, or is reckless as to whether, the acquisition or use is not in accordance with—
(a) his or her authority; or
(b) the directions of his or her supervisor under the authority.
Penalty: Imprisonment for 2 years.
Pt 2 Div. 3A (Heading and ss 9O–9S) inserted by No. 34/2016 s. 12.