Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Forests Act 1958 - SECT 78

Power of authorised officer

78. Power of authorised officer



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(2) If any person within a reserved forest does any act or commits any offence
for which he is liable to a conviction under any Act relating to Crown lands
or under any Act whatsoever providing for the punishment of offences such
person may in respect of such act or offence be proceeded against by any
authorised officer.



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(4) Every authorised officer shall so far as is necessary for the purpose of
carrying out the provisions of this Act have all the like power and authority
as is for the time being by law exercisable by persons appointed as authorised
officers under the Conservation, Forests and Lands Act 1987 for the purposes
of the Land Act 1958 in respect of any Crown lands (other than reserved
forests).

(5) Every authorised officer may in the performance of his or her duties-

   (a)  sell by auction any forest produce; and

   (b)  for the purposes of section 53 of this Act submit licences or permits
        referred to in that section to public auction.