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In forcePower and procedure for entry
Chapter 10Appointment and powers of officers
Part 3Emergency powers of inspectors
279 Power and procedure for entry
(1)
The inspector may, without a warrant or the consent of the occupier of the place, enter the place.
(2)
Before entering the place, the inspector must do or make a reasonable attempt to do the following things—
(a)
comply with section 330(1);
(b)
tell the occupier the inspector is permitted under this Act to enter the place.
(3)
However, the inspector need not comply with subsection (2) if the inspector reasonably believes that immediate entry to the place is required to avoid an imminent and significant biosecurity risk.
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