Power to require name and address
52 Power to require name and address
An inspector may require a person to state the person’s name and home or business address if the inspector believes, on reasonable grounds, that the person is committing or has just committed an offence against this Act.
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The inspector must tell the person the reason for the requirement and, as soon as practicable, record the reason.
The person may ask the inspector to produce his or her identity card for inspection by the person.
A person must comply with a requirement made of the person under subsection (1) if the inspector—
tells the person the reason for the requirement; and
complies with any request made by the person under subsection (3).
Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.
An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
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