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s 163

Powers of entry

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Part 9Securing compliance
Division 3Powers relating to entry
Subdivision 1General powers of entry

163 Powers of entry

(1)

An inspector may at any time enter a place that is, or that the inspector reasonably suspects is, a workplace.

(2)

An entry may be made under subsection (1) with, or without, the consent of the person with management or control of the workplace.

(3)

If an inspector enters a place under subsection (1) and it is not a workplace, the inspector must leave the place immediately.

(4)

An inspector may enter any place if the entry is authorised by a search warrant.

Note:

An inspector may enter residential premises to gain access to a workplace (see section 170(c)).

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