(1)  A police officer who is not appointed under an instrument of appointment under the Act and who is entitled to a shift penalty allowance is entitled to recreation leave for a period of 228 hours in any one year of service.

(2)  A police officer, trainee or junior constable who is appointed under an instrument of appointment under the Act is entitled to recreation leave for the period specified in that instrument of appointment.

(3)  The Commissioner may determine –

(a) the manner in which recreation leave is to be applied for; and

(b) the manner in which remuneration and allowances are to be paid; and

(c) the procedures that apply before, during and after the taking of recreation leave; and

(d) the records to be kept.