Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00536:section:13m
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00536
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 13M
Character Range: 116184–117526

13M  Investigation powers under Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act

Provisions subject to investigation
 (1) A provision is subject to investigation under Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act if it is:
 (a) an offence against this Act; or
 (b) a civil penalty provision of this Act.
Note: Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act creates a framework for investigating whether a provision has been contravened. It includes powers of entry, search and seizure.

Authorised applicant, authorised person, issuing officer, relevant chief executive and relevant court
 (2) For the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as it applies in relation to evidential material that relates to a provision mentioned in subsection (1):
 (a) the Secretary is an authorised applicant; and
 (b) an authorised inspector is an authorised person; and
 (c) an issuing officer (as defined in subsection 4(1) of this Act) is an issuing officer; and
 (d) the Secretary is the relevant chief executive; and
 (e) each relevant court (as defined in subsection 4(1) of this Act) is a relevant court.

Person assisting
 (3) An authorised person may be assisted by other persons in exercising powers or performing functions or duties under Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act in relation to evidential material that relates to a provision mentioned in subsection (1).