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Water Services Act 2021

Standards, enforcement, and other matters - Provisions relating to appointment of compliance officers

99: Identity cards

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"What to know about identity cards for compliance officers"

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The Water Services Authority must give you an identity card if you are a compliance officer. This card states your name and that you are a compliance officer. It also includes other information as prescribed by regulations made under section 200. When you use your compliance powers, you must show your identity card if someone asks to see it. You need to carry this card with you when you are working as a compliance officer. If you stop being a compliance officer, you must return your identity card to the Water Services Authority as soon as possible.

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Part 3Standards, enforcement, and other matters
Provisions relating to appointment of compliance officers

99Identity cards

  1. The Water Services Authority must give each compliance officer an identity card that—

  2. states the person's name and appointment as a compliance officer; and
    1. includes any other matter prescribed by regulations made under section 200.

      1. A compliance officer must, when exercising compliance powers under this Act, produce their identity card for inspection on request.

      2. A person who ceases to be a compliance officer must as soon as practicable return the identity card to the Water Services Authority.

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      Notes
      • Section 99(1): amended, on , by section 111(2) of the Local Government (Water Services) (Repeals and Amendments) Act 2025 (2025 No 43).
      • Section 99(3): amended, on , by section 111(2) of the Local Government (Water Services) (Repeals and Amendments) Act 2025 (2025 No 43).