Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Control of Genetically Modified Crops Act 2004 - SECT 13

PART 3 MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT

Appointment of authorised officers

13. Appointment of authorised officers



(1) The Secretary to the Department may appoint persons who are employed under
Part 3 of the Public Administration Act 2004 to be authorised officers for the
purposes of this Act.



(2) An appointment must be in writing and may be made subject to conditions or
limitations specified in the appointment.

(3) The Secretary to the Department must issue an identity card to each
authorised officer containing a photograph of the officer.

(4) An authorised officer must produce his or her identity card for
inspection-

   (a)  before exercising a power under this Act; and

   (b)  at any time when exercising a power under this Act if asked to do so
        by the occupier of premises at which the officer is exercising the
        power.

Penalty: 10 penalty units.

(5) The Secretary to the Department may, in writing, vary or revoke an
appointment of an authorised officer.