(1)

The Regulator must issue an identity card to each WELS inspector.

(2)

The identity card must:

(a) be in the form prescribed by the regulations; and
(b) contain a recent photograph of the WELS inspector.

(3)

A person commits an offence if:

(a) the person has been issued with an identity card; and
(b) the person ceases to be a WELS inspector; and
(c) the person does not return the identity card to the Regulator as soon as practicable.

Penalty: 1 penalty unit.

(4)

A WELS inspector must carry his or her identity card at all times when exercising powers or performing functions as a WELS inspector.

(5)

A WELS inspector is not entitled to exercise any powers under this Part in relation to premises if:

(a) the occupier of the premises has required the WELS inspector to produce his or her identity card for inspection by the occupier; and
(b) the WELS inspector fails to comply with the requirement.