36Use of force

36 Use of force

36 Use of force

(1) Reasonable force may be used for the purpose of gaining entry to any land under a power conferred by this Part, but only if authorised by the Secretary in accordance with this section.

(2) The authority—

(a) must be in writing, and

(b) must be given in respect of the particular entry concerned, and

(c) must specify the circumstances that must exist before force may be used.

(3) An inspector who uses force for the purpose of gaining entry to land must promptly advise the Secretary of that fact.

s 34–37: Am 2007 No 76, Sch 1 [7].