Food Act 2014

Provisions relating to recognition, territorial authorities, administration, and enforcement - Offences - Evidence

262: Evidence of office

You could also call this:

"Proof of a person's job under the Food Act 2014"

The chief executive can give a certificate that says someone has a particular job under the Food Act 2014. You can use this certificate as evidence in a New Zealand court if someone is accused of breaking the Food Act 2014. The certificate is enough proof of the person's job unless someone can prove it is wrong.

If a certificate is given, you do not need to prove that the chief executive actually signed it. This makes it easier to use the certificate as evidence in court. The certificate can help show that someone has a certain job under the Food Act 2014.

A certificate like this can be used in any court case that involves the Food Act 2014. You can rely on the certificate to show that someone has a particular job. The court will accept the certificate as proof unless someone can show that it is incorrect.

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Part 4Provisions relating to recognition, territorial authorities, administration, and enforcement
Offences: Evidence

262Evidence of office

The chief executive may give a certificate stating that a person holds a particular office or position under or relevant to this Act.
A certificate given under subsection (1) is admissible in any proceedings in a New Zealand court that relate to an offence alleged or proved to have been committed against this Act and is, in the absence of proof to the contrary, sufficient evidence of the matters stated in the certificate.
It is not necessary to prove the signature on a certificate given under this section.