Tobacco Act 1987

Subject to subsection (2), the Regulator, by instrument, may appoint as a licensing inspector a person employed under Part 3 of the Public Administration Act 2004.

Before appointing a person as a licensing inspector, the Regulator must be satisfied that the person has the necessary skills, training and expertise to perform the functions and duties, and exercise the powers, of a licensing inspector under this Act.

The instrument of appointment of a licensing inspector may—

specify the functions, duties and powers that may be performed or exercised by the licensing inspector under this Act; and

specify that the appointment is subject to any conditions that the Regulator considers appropriate.