Tasmanian Consolidated Acts Tasmanian Consolidated Acts
A person who is not a police officer must not do any of the following without lawful excuse or the approval of the Commissioner:
(a) wear or have in possession a police uniform or any part of a police uniform;
(b) wear or have in possession any uniform or badge that resembles, or is likely to be perceived as, a police uniform or badge;
(c) wear any head dress that incorporates a chequered cap band that is the same as or similar to that worn as part of a police uniform;
(d) impersonate or represent himself or herself as a police officer;
(e) use the designation of police officer or any rank in the Police Service in connection with any business, occupation or employment;
(f) have in possession any arms or ammunition or other equipment supplied to any police officer;
(g) have in possession any document issued for the use of the Police Service.
Penalty:
Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units or a term of imprisonment not exceeding 2 years, or both.