Animal Welfare Act 2002

An inspector may enter a vehicle —

with the consent of the occupier or person apparently in charge of the vehicle; or

under a warrant issued under section 59; or

unless the vehicle is a residence, if the inspector reasonably suspects that the vehicle —

has been, or is being, used in the commission of an offence under Part 3; or

is likely to be, or to continue to be, used in the commission of an offence under Part 3 unless entry is effected.

In order to enter a vehicle under subsection (1)(b) or (c) an inspector may —

stop and detain the vehicle for as long as is reasonably necessary; and

use such force as is reasonably necessary; and

enter a non‑residential place for the purpose of reaching the vehicle.