(1) The CEO may, by
written notice, designate as a designated inspector a general inspector who is
a member of the staff of the Department.
(2) A designation
under subsection (1) remains in force for the period specified in the notice
of designation unless before the end of that period —
(a) the
designation is cancelled by the CEO by written notice to the inspector; or
(b) the
inspector ceases to be a general inspector.
(3) The CEO may, by
written notice, restrict the authority of a designated inspector to exercise a
power under section 38(1A) by limiting all or any of the following —
(a) the
places where the power may be exercised;
(b) the
times when the power may be exercised;
(c) the
circumstances in which the power may be exercised.
(4) When the authority
of a designated inspector is restricted under subsection (3), the power
conferred on the inspector under section 38(1A) is limited to the extent set
out in the notice.
(5) A restriction
under subsection (3) —
(a) may
be imposed when the inspector is designated under subsection (1) or at a later
time; and
(b) may
be varied or cancelled by the CEO by written notice to the inspector.
[Section 35A inserted: No. 5 of 2023 s. 5.]