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HEMP FIBRE INDUSTRY FACILITATION ACT 2004 (NO. 48 OF 2004) - SECT 52

Power to require name and address

    (1)     An inspector may require a person to state the person's name and address if the inspector—

        (a)     finds the person committing an offence against this Act or the Drugs of Dependence Act; or

        (b)     has reasonable grounds for believing that the person has just committed an offence against this Act or the Drugs of Dependence Act.

    (2)     If an inspector makes a requirement of a person under subsection (1), the inspector must—

        (a)     tell the person the reasons for the requirement; and

        (b)     as soon as practicable, record those reasons.

    (3)     A person commits an offence if the person contravenes a requirement under subsection (1).

Maximum penalty: 5 penalty units.

    (4)     However, a person is not required to comply with a requirement under subsection (1) if, when asked by the person, the inspector does not produce his or her identity card for inspection by the person.

    (5)     An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.



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