Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

GENE TECHNOLOGY ACT 2003 (NO. 57 OF 2003) - SECT 151

    (1)     The regulator must issue an identity card to an inspector.

    (2)     The identity card—

        (a)     must be in the form approved under section 192E ; and

        (b)     must contain a recent photograph of the inspector.

    (3)     If a person to whom an identity card has been issued ceases to be an inspector, the person must return the identity card to the regulator as soon as practicable.

        Maximum penalty: 1 penalty unit.

    (4)     An offence against subsection (3) is an offence of strict liability.

Note     For offences of strict liability, see the Criminal Code, s 17.

    (5)     An inspector must carry his or her identity card at all times when exercising functions as an inspector.

Note     This section differs from the Commonwealth Act, s 151.