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Power to obtain information and documents

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Part 6Collection and use of information

51 Power to obtain information and documents

(1)

If the Authority has reason to believe that a person has information or a document that may assist the Authority in the performance of its functions, the Authority may require the person to give the Authority the information or a copy of a document.

(2)

The reference in subsection (1) to functions does not include —

(a)

the functions described in section 25(c) and (d); or

(b)

the function of preparing a report for the purposes of section 42(2).

(3)

A requirement under this section must be made in a written notice that —

(a)

identifies the information or document concerned; and

(b)

states that the requirement is made under this section; and

(c)

specifies the period within which the requirement must be complied with; and

(d)

specifies the form in which the information or copy of the document must be given to the Authority.

(4)

The notice must be accompanied by a copy of this section.

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