39Certificates of authority

39 Certificates of authority

39 Certificates of authority

(1) A power of entry under this Part may not be exercised by an inspector unless the inspector—

(a) is in possession of a certificate of authority issued by the Secretary, and

(b) produces the certificate when asked to do so by the owner or occupier of the land.

(2) The certificate of authority—

(a) must state that it is issued under this Act, and

(b) must give the name of the inspector to whom it is issued, and

(c) must describe the nature of the powers conferred and the source of those powers, and

(d) must state the date (if any) on which it expires, and

(e) must describe the kind of land to which the power extends, and

(f) must bear the signature of the Secretary.

s 39: Am 2007 No 76, Sch 1 [7].