9Inspection of records by Secretary

9 Inspection of records by Secretary

(1)  The Secretary, or an officer of the Department authorized in writing by the Secretary for the purpose, may request a principal officer in writing to –

(a) produce to, and make available for inspection by, the Secretary or the authorized officer records kept by the principal officer under regulation 8 ; and

(b) supply any information that the Secretary or the authorized officer may require relating to any arrangements and negotiations by the principal officer for the placement of children in the care of prospective adoptive parents.

(2)  A principal officer must comply with a request under subregulation (1) within 14 days after receipt of that request.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.