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CurrentPower to require identification
Part 5Investigation powers
31 Power to require identification
(1)
An authorised officer may require a person who the officer has reasonable cause to suspect may be a debtor or alleged offender to produce evidence of the person's identity.
(2)
A person who, without reasonable excuse (proof of which lies on the person), refuses or fails to comply with a requirement under this section is guilty of an offence.
Maximum penalty: $10 000.
This Act’s bill:Second reading speech
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