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CARE AND PROTECTION OF CHILDREN ACT 2007 (NO 37 OF 2007) - SECT 305 Identity cards

CARE AND PROTECTION OF CHILDREN ACT 2007 (NO 37 OF 2007) - SECT 305

Identity cards

    (1)     This section applies to a person who:

    (a)     is an authorised officer; but

    (b)     is not a police officer.

    (2)     The CEO must issue an identity card to the officer.

    (3)     The card must:

    (a)     specify the officer's name and office; and

    (b)     specify the officer's powers and functions; and

    (c)     contain:

        (i)     the signature of the officer; and

        (ii)     a recent photograph of the officer; and

        (iii)     the verification of the signature and photograph by the CEO.

    (4)     The card ceases to be in force when the person ceases to be an authorised officer.

    (5)     The person must return the card to the CEO within one month after the cessation.

Maximum penalty:     20 penalty units.