Chemical Weapons (Prohibition) Regulations 1997

For subsection 49(4) of the Act, this regulation sets out modifications of challenge inspection procedures applicable to an inspection of premises by consent.

Under subsection 49(4), the Director may determine that 1 or more of the listed modifications are to apply to an inspection by consent.

The modifications are to apply only to the extent that they do not reduce the rights, under the Act, of the occupier of the premises.

The modifications are as follows:

the time limits for the giving of access set out in paragraphs 14, 18, 19, 39 and 43 of Part X of the Verification Annex of the Convention are taken to be omitted;

the exit monitoring provisions set out in paragraph 46(1)(c) of the Act and in paragraphs 23 to 31 (inclusive) of Part X of the Verification Annex of the Convention are taken to be omitted;

the provisions relating to access to declared facilities set out in paragraphs 15, 51 and 52 of Part X of the Verification Annex of the Convention are taken to be omitted;

the provisions relating to the perimeter of the site in Part X of the Verification Annex of the Convention are taken to be omitted.