Power to enter place
25 Power to enter place
For this Act, an authorised person may, without a warrant—
at any reasonable time, enter a place to which a licence relates; or
at any time, enter a place with the occupier’s consent.
However, subsection (1) (b) does not authorise entry into a part of a place that is being used only for residential purposes.
The authorised person may, at the place—
inspect or examine anything; or
take measurements or conduct tests; or
take samples; or
take photographs, films, or audio, video or other video recording; or
require the occupier, or anyone at the place, to give the authorised person reasonable help to exercise a power under this section.
The Legislation Act, s 170 and s 171 deal with the application of the privilege against self incrimination and client legal privilege.
Examples for par (a)
1 records at the place relating to the maintenance of motor vehicles used at the place
2 a vehicle at the place used in motor vehicle racing at the place
Example for par (b) testing equipment at the place used for the maintenance of motor vehicles
A person must take all reasonable steps to comply with a requirement made of the person under subsection (3) (e).
Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units.
To remove any doubt, an authorised person may enter a place under subsection (1) without payment of an entry fee or other charge.
In this section:
at any reasonable time means at any time during normal business hours or any other time when the place is being used in relation to motor vehicle racing.
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