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Reserves Act 1977

Miscellaneous provisions - Infringement offences

105K: Who may issue infringement notices

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"Who can give permission for rangers to issue fines?"

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The Director-General or the chief executive of a local authority can authorise a ranger to issue infringement notices. They must do this in writing. You can find more information about when this rule was added by looking at the Conservation (Infringement System) Act 2018.

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Part 5Miscellaneous provisions
Infringement offences

105KWho may issue infringement notices

  1. The Director-General or the chief executive of a local authority may authorise a ranger, in writing, to issue infringement notices under this Act.

Notes
  • Section 105K: inserted, on , by section 41 of the Conservation (Infringement System) Act 2018 (2018 No 61).