67General powers of inspectors in relation to premises

67 General powers of inspectors in relation to premises

(1) The powers an inspector may exercise under paragraphs 63(1)(b) and 66(2)(b) are as follows: (a) to search the premises and any thing on the premises; (b) to inspect, examine, take measurements of, or conduct tests (including by the taking of samples) concerning, any thing on the premises that relates to controlled material, controlled apparatus or a controlled facility; (c) to take photographs (including video recordings), take audio recordings or make sketches of the premises or any thing 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 77 or 78—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 must not refuse or fail to comply with a requirement under paragraph (1)(e).

Penalty for contravention of this subsection: 30 penalty units.