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s 117

General powers on entry to premises

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Part 7Enforcement
Division 7.3Powers of authorised people

117 General powers on entry to premises

(1)

An authorised person who enters premises under this part may, for this Act, do 1 or more of the following in relation to the premises or anything at the premises:

(a)

inspect or examine anything;

(b)

take measurements or conduct tests;

(c)

take samples;

(d)

make sketches, drawings or any other kind of record (including photographs, films, audio, video or other recordings);

(e)

require the occupier, or anyone else at the premises, to give the authorised person reasonable help to exercise a power under this part.

Note The Legislation Act, s 170 and s 171 deal with the application of the privilege against self-incrimination and client legal privilege.

(2)

A person must take reasonable steps to comply with a requirement made of the person under subsection (1) (e).

Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.

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