Customs and Excise Act 1996 No 27 (as at 02 January 2012), Public Act

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7 Identity cards
  • (1) The chief executive shall give an identity card or other means of identification to each Customs officer and any authorised person other than a constable or the Armed Forces.

    (2) Whenever a Customs officer or authorised person exercises any power under this Act he or she shall, on request, produce the identity card or other means of identification for inspection.

    (3) A person who ceases to be a Customs officer or authorised person shall, as soon as possible, return the identity card or other means of identification to the chief executive.

    Section 7(1): amended, on 8 December 2009, by section 24 of the Customs and Excise Amendment Act 2009 (2009 No 61).