Section 17
of Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority Act 1965
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Section 17
(1)
The Minister may authorize in writing any public officer or officer of the Authority to exercise the powers under this Part.
(2)
Any such officer shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of the Penal Code.
(3)
In exercising any of the powers under this Part an officer shall on demand produce to the person against whom he is acting under this
Act the authority issued to him by the Minister.
(4)
The Director General shall have all the powers of an authorized officer.