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Rh How long does special authorisation have effect

14.—(1) Subject to subsection (2) or a revocation under section 13(4) by the Commissioner, a special authorisation has effect during the period—
 * (a) starting when it is granted, or at such later time as is specified in the authorisation; and
 * (b) ending at the time specified in that authorisation.

(2) The period that a special authorisation which is granted because an activation order has effect must not in any case exceed the period the activation order has effect.

(3) However, the cessation of a special authorisation having effect (whether or not by revocation) does not prevent a further special authorisation being granted by the Commissioner if the Commissioner is satisfied that the circumstances warrant it under section 11 and an activation order is in effect.

Who may exercise powers under special authorisation

15.—(1) A special power specified in a special authorisation may be exercised by any of the following who is granted the special authorisation:
 * (a) a police officer when he or she is in uniform;
 * (b) a police officer when not in uniform only after he or she produces a warrant identifying himself or herself as a police officer.

(2) To avoid doubt, a police officer may exercise a special power specified in a special authorisation whether or not he or she has received a hardcopy of the special authorisation.

(3) Subject to subsection (4), a special power specified in a special authorisation may also be exercised by—
 * (a) any law enforcement officer acting on the direction and in aid of the police officer granted the special authorisation; or