Power to obtain information and documents
51 Power to obtain information and documents
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.
The reference in subsection (1) to functions does not include —
the functions described in section 25(c) and (d); or
the function of preparing a report for the purposes of section 42(2).
A requirement under this section must be made in a written notice that —
identifies the information or document concerned; and
states that the requirement is made under this section; and
specifies the period within which the requirement must be complied with; and
specifies the form in which the information or copy of the document must be given to the Authority.
The notice must be accompanied by a copy of this section.
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