The following persons do not commit an offence under these Regulations when acting in the course of their duties or functions—
(a) the Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Council or a Board;
(b) an employee of the Alpine Resorts Co‑ordinating Council or a Board;
(c) a contractor, agent or volunteer or other person carrying out any work for or acting on the authority or instruction of the Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Council or a Board;
(d) an authorised officer;
(e) a police officer;
(f) a person employed under Part 3 of the Public Administration Act 2004 who is carrying out a duty or function under a relevant law within the meaning of the Conservation, Forests and Lands Act 1987 ;
(g) an operational staff member within the meaning of the Ambulance Services Act 1986 ;
(h) an officer, agent, contractor or employee of VicRoads while carrying out or engaged in works connected with the management of access roads to alpine resorts;
(i) an officer, employee or volunteer emergency worker of an emergency services agency when engaged in an emergency activity or discharge of a responsibility, function or other role in relation to an emergency;
(j) an authorised officer within the meaning of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 .