South Australian Numbered Acts South Australian Numbered Acts41—Impersonating officer and unlawful possession of property
(1) A person who,
without lawful excuse—
(a)
wears what is or appears to be a protective security uniform; or
(b)
represents himself or herself by word or conduct to be a protective security
officer,
is guilty of an offence.
Maximum penalty: $2 500 or imprisonment for 6 months.
(2) A person who,
without lawful excuse, has possession of a protective security uniform or
protective security property is guilty of an offence.
Maximum penalty: $2 500 or imprisonment for 6 months.
(3) This section does
not prevent a person engaged in a theatrical performance or social
entertainment from wearing what appears to be a protective security uniform in
the course of, and for the purpose of, the performance or entertainment.
(4) In this
section—
"protective security property" means property supplied, or to be supplied, to
a protective security officer for official purposes;
"protective security uniform" means all or part of the official uniform of a
protective security officer.