When does this part apply to a person
415 When does this part apply to a person
This part applies to a person (relevant person) if the person is in the company of a police officer for the purpose of being questioned as a suspect about the person’s involvement in the commission of an indictable offence.
However, this part does not apply to a person only if the police officer is exercising any of the following powers—
power conferred under any Act or law to detain the person for a search;
power conferred under any Act to require the person to give information or answer questions.
Also, nothing in this part prevents a police officer exercising a power under chapter 18A, including under the Road Use Management Act, section 80, as it applies under the chapter.
Note—Chapter 18A applies the Road Use Management Act, section 80 for breath, saliva, blood and urine testing of persons suspected of committing particular assault offences.
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