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CurrentAnnouncement before entry
Part 3Inspectors
24 Announcement before entry
(1)
An inspector must, before entering premises without the consent of the occupier of the premises—
(a)
announce that he or she is authorised to enter the premises;
and
(b)
give any person at the premises an opportunity to allow entry to the premises.
(2)
An inspector is not required to comply with subsection (1) if the inspector has reasonable grounds to believe that immediate entry to the premises is required to ensure the effective exercise of powers under this Part.
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