98General powers on entry to premises

98 General powers on entry to premises (1) An authorised person who enters premises under this division may do 1 or more of the following in relation to the premises or anything at the premises: (a) examine anything; (b) take a measurement or conduct a test; (c) take a sample; (d) take images, make audio or video recordings or any other kind of record; (e) if reasonably required for an authorised person to exercise a power under this division, direct the occupier of the premises, or anyone at the premises, to do 1 or more of the following: (i) give information, a document or other thing (including information, a document or thing that is not at the premises);

(ii) produce a document or other thing (including a document or other thing that is not at the premises); (iii) answer a question; (iv) give the authorised person reasonable help to exercise a power under this part. Note The Legislation Act, s 171 deals with the application of client legal privilege. (2) A person must take all reasonable steps to comply with a direction given under subsection (1) (e). (3) Subsection (2) does not apply in relation to a direction given to a person under subsection (1) (e) (i), (ii) and (iii) unless, before giving the direction, the authorised person— (a) complies with section 92 (Requirements before certain powers can be exercised); and (b) explains the effect of section 93 (Privilege against self-incrimination does not apply) to the person.