(1) The Minister may designate, in writing, a public officer to be an authorized officer for the purposes of this Act.
(2) Upon designating a person pursuant to subsection (1), the Minister shall, subject to subsection (3), issue to that person a certificate.
(3) A certificate issued pursuant to subsection (2) shall be in the prescribed form and shall be signed by the Minister and the person designated pursuant to subsection (1).