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In forceOffence not to return identity card
Part 9Enforcement
Division 1Environmental officers
161 Offence not to return identity card
(1)
A person who ceases to be an environmental officer must return the person's identity card to the CEO within 15 business days after the cessation.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(2)
An offence against subsection (1) is an offence of strict liability.
(3)
It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (1) if the person has a reasonable excuse.
(4)
The defendant has a legal burden of proof in relation to a matter mentioned in subsection (3).
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