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Power of entry

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Chapter 7Investigation and enforcement
Part 2Powers of authorised persons
Division 1Entry to places other than vehicles

251 Power of entry

(1)

An authorised person may enter a place, other than a vehicle, if—

(a)

its occupier consents to the entry; or

(b)

it is a public place and the entry is made when it is open to the public; or

(c)

the entry is authorised by a warrant; or

(d)

it is a permit holder’s place of business and is—

(i)

open for carrying on the business; or

(ii)

otherwise open for entry; or

(iii)

required to be open for inspection under the permit.

(2)

For the purpose of asking the occupier of a place for consent to enter, an authorised person may, without the occupier’s consent or a warrant—

(a)

enter land around premises at the place to an extent that is reasonable to contact the occupier; or

(b)

enter part of the place the authorised person reasonably considers members of the public ordinarily are allowed to enter when they wish to contact the occupier.

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