Authorised person must show identity card on exercising power
172 Authorised person must show identity card on exercising power
If an authorised person (other than a police officer) exercises a power under this Act (other than a power under section 179) that affects an individual, the authorised person must first show the authorised person’s identity card to the individual; or
If an authorised person (other than a police officer) exercises a power under this Act (other than a power under section 179) that affects a person, other than an individual, the authorised person must first show the authorised person’s identity card to an individual the authorised person believes on reasonable grounds is an employee, officer or agent of the person.
If the authorised person is not exercising the power in person, the authorised person must provide the person with other evidence that they are an authorised person.
Division 12.2 Powers of authorised people
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