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ANIMAL WELFARE ACT 1985 - SECT 29

ANIMAL WELFARE ACT 1985 - SECT 29

29—Identification of inspectors

        (1)         An inspector appointed under this Part must be issued with an identity card—

            (a)         containing the person's name and a photograph of the person; and

            (b)         stating that the person is an inspector for the purposes of this Act.

        (2)         If the powers of an inspector have been limited by conditions, the identity card issued to the inspector must contain a statement of the conditions imposed on the inspector's powers.

        (3)         An inspector appointed under this Part must, at the request of a person in relation to whom the inspector intends to exercise powers under this or any other Act, produce for the inspection of the person his or her identity card.

        (4)         If an inspector who is a police officer is not in uniform, the officer must, at the request of a person in relation to whom the officer intends to exercise powers under this Act, produce for the inspection of the person his or her warrant card.

        (5)         If a person in possession of an identity card issued to the person under this section ceases to be an inspector, the person must immediately return the identity card to the Minister.

Maximum penalty: $2 500.

Expiation fee: $210.