Powers of inspectors
23 Powers of inspectors
An inspector may – enter, inspect and examine any premises if the inspector believes on reasonable grounds that hemp is being kept, cultivated or supplied at those premises contrary to this Act; and inspect, take copies of or seize any records, documents or other matter kept at any premises or in any conveyance in relation to the possession, cultivation or supply of hemp; and test, or cause to be tested, any hemp that is being kept, cultivated or supplied at any premises to determine the concentration of THC in the hemp; and do anything else necessary or desirable to ensure compliance with this Act; and exercise other prescribed powers.
An inspector exercising power under this section is not entitled to enter premises, or a part of premises, used for residential purposes, except – with the consent of the occupier or owner of the premises; or under the authority of a search warrant.
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