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(1), 'area' means an area of land that is owned or held under lease by the Commonwealth and used, or intended for use, for the purposes of defence.

Delegation
"116r. (1) The Minister may, either generally or as otherwise provided by the instrument of delegation, by writing signed by him, delegate to an officer of the Defence Force or an officer of the Department of Defence all or any of his powers under this Part or the by-laws, other than this power of delegation or his powers under section 116zd to make by-laws.
"(2) A power so delegated, when exercised by the delegate, shall, for the purposes of this Act or the by-laws, be deemed to have been exercised by the Minister.
"(3) A delegation under this section does not prevent the exercise of a power by the Minister.

Appointment of rangers
"116s. The Minister may, by instrument in writing, appoint a person as a ranger.

Rangers ex officio
"116t. By force of this section, any member of the Australian Federal Police or member of the police force of a Territory is a ranger.

Identity cards
"116u. (1) The Minister may cause to be issued to a ranger, other than a member of a police force, an identity card in a form approved by the Minister.
"(2) A person who ceases to be a ranger shall forthwith return his identity card to the Minister.
"(3) A person who contravenes sub-section (2) is guilty of an offence punishable on conviction by a fine not exceeding $100.

Powers of arrest
"116v. (1) A ranger may, without warrant, arrest any person, if the ranger believes on reasonable grounds—
      (a) that the person is committing or has committed an offence against this Part or the by-laws; and
      (b) that proceedings against the person by summons would not be effective.
"(2) Where a ranger (other than a member of a police force who is in uniform) arrests a person under sub-section (1), he shall—
      (a) in the case of a member of a police force—produce, for inspection by that person, written evidence of the fact that he is a member of a police force; or
      (b) in any other case—produce his identity card for inspection by that person.
"(3) Where a person is arrested under sub-section (1), a ranger shall forthwith bring the person, or cause him to be brought, before a Justice of the Peace or other proper authority to be dealt with in accordance with law.
"(4) Nothing in this section prevents the arrest of a person in accordance with any other law.

General powers of rangers
"116w. (1) A ranger may search any vehicle, aircraft or vessel if he believes on reasonable