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CurrentOffence to make a change of name application without approval
Chapter 10Youth justice custody
Part 10.6Change of name applications and acknowledgement of sex applications
Division 1Approval to make change of name applications
551 Offence to make a change of name application without approval
(1)
A child or young person held in custody in a youth justice custodial centre must not make a change of name application to a BDM Registrar without having first obtained the written approval of the Secretary.
Penalty: 5 penalty units.
(2)
A person must not make a change of name application on behalf of a child held in custody in a youth justice custodial centre to a BDM Registrar unless the written approval of the Secretary is first obtained.
Penalty: 5 penalty units.
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