Northern Territory Numbered Acts Northern Territory Numbered Acts(1) In exercising a power or performing a function under this Act, a geothermal energy officer must carry an identity card provided by the Minister that:
(a) states the officer's name and office; and
(b) includes:
(i) the signature of the officer; and
(ii) a photograph of the officer; and
(iii) the verification of the signature and photograph by the Minister.
(2) A person who ceases to be an officer must return the identity card to the Minister within 14 days after the cessation.
Fault element: Strict liability offence.
Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.
(3) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (2) if the defendant establishes a reasonable excuse.
(4) If an officer purports to exercise a power under this Act without producing the officer's identity card when requested to do so:
(a) the officer is not authorised to exercise the power; and
(b) a person is not required to comply with a requirement made by the officer.