Identification of authorised officers
62 Identification of authorised officers
The State Emergency Coordinator may issue an identification card to an authorised officer —
containing the individual’s name and a photograph or digital image of the person; and
stating that the person is an authorised officer for the purposes of this Act.
An authorised officer should —
carry his or her identification card while performing functions under this Act; and
if it is practicable to do so, produce it before exercising a power of an authorised officer under this Act.
An authorised officer who has been issued with an identification card and who ceases to be an authorised officer is to return the identification card to the State Emergency Coordinator or a person nominated by the State Emergency Coordinator as soon as is practicable.
A person who contravenes subsection (3) without reasonable excuse, the onus of proving which is on the person, commits an offence.
Penalty: a fine of $1 000.
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