Power to require name and address
111 Power to require name and address
If an authorised officer—
finds a person committing an offence against this Act; or
has reasonable grounds for believing that a person has committed an offence against this Act;
the officer—
may require the person to state the person’s name and address; and
in doing so, must —
inform the person of the reasons for the requirement; and
as soon as practicable afterwards, record those reasons.
A person is not required to comply with a requirement under subsection (1) if, on request by the person, the authorised officer does not produce the officer’s identity card.
Subject to subsection (2), a person must not, without reasonable excuse, fail to comply with a requirement under subsection (1).
Maximum penalty: 5 penalty units.
This Act’s bill:Explanatory statement
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