16General powers of inspectors in relation to premises

16 General powers of inspectors in relation to premises

(1) The powers an inspector may exercise under paragraph 14(1)(b) are as follows: (a) to search the premises and anything on the premises; (b) to inspect, examine, take measurements of, or conduct tests (including by the taking of samples) concerning, anything on the premises that relates to an anti‑personnel mine; (c) to take photographs or make video or audio recordings or sketches of the premises or anything on the premises; (d) if the inspector was only authorised to enter the premises because the occupier of the premises consented to the entry—to require the occupier to: (i) answer any questions put by the inspector; and (ii) produce any book, record or document requested by the inspector; (e) if the inspector was authorised to enter the premises by a warrant under section 20—to require any person in or on the premises to: (i) answer any questions put by the inspector; and (ii) produce any book, record or document requested by the inspector; (f) to inspect any book, record or document on the premises; (g) to take extracts from or make copies of any such book, record or document; (h) to take onto the premises such equipment and materials as the inspector requires for the purpose of exercising powers in relation to the premises. (2) A person commits an offence if: (a) the person is subject to a requirement covered by paragraph (1)(e); and (b) the person recklessly contravenes the requirement.

Penalty: 30 penalty units.

Note: Chapter 2 of the Criminal Code sets out the general principles of criminal responsibility.