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Copyright Act 1994

Enforcement officers - Appointment and functions of enforcement officers

134C: Functions of enforcement officer

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You have a role to play in following the Copyright Act 1994. An enforcement officer helps people follow this Act. They do this by gathering information about offences under the Act. They also investigate offences under the Act. The officer reports to the chief executive about their work.

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Part 6AEnforcement officers
Appointment and functions of enforcement officers

134CFunctions of enforcement officer

  1. An enforcement officer must, to the extent that is reasonably practicable, promote compliance with this Act by carrying out the following functions:

  2. gathering information relating to offences under this Act:
    1. investigating offences under this Act:
      1. reporting to the chief executive on any matters relating to the enforcement officer’s functions.

        Notes
        • Section 134C: inserted, on , by section 6 of the Copyright Amendment Act 2011 (2011 No 72).