Entry of place – emergency
62 Entry of place – emergency
(1) This section applies if an authorised officer is reasonably satisfied:
there is a radiation source on a place; and
it is necessary to exercise powers under this Part:
(i) to avoid or minimise an imminent risk of death or serious illness of, or serious injury to, any person from radiation emitted from the source; or
(ii) to avoid imminent serious harm to the environment from the source.
(2) The officer may enter the place without a warrant or the consent of the occupier of the place.
(3) An authorised officer who enters a place under subsection (2) must not remain on the place if, asked by the occupier of the place, the officer does not produce the officer's identity card.
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