Passport Act Article 8

Diplomatic and official passports shall be issued by the Competent Authority. Ordinary passports shall be issued by the Competent Authority or Overseas Missions.
中文原文 護照條例第8條
外交護照及公務護照,由主管機關核發;普通護照,由主管機關或駐外館處核發。

English translation for reference only; the Chinese text prevails. Not legal advice.