Biosecurity Act 2023
180Power to require answers to questions
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180 Power to require answers to questions (1) An authorised person may require a person to answer questions in relation to a matter under this Act if the authorised person reasonably believes that the person may have knowledge about the matter. (2) An authorised person may, by written notice, require a person to attend the place stated in the notice, at the time stated in the notice, in order to answer questions about a matter that the authorised person reasonably believes the person may have knowledge. (3) The place and time are to be— (a) nominated by the person; or (b) if the nominated place and time are not reasonable in the circumstances, or no place and time are nominated—a place and time nominated by the authorised person that is reasonable in the circumstances. (4) A person who is the subject of a requirement made under this section must comply with the requirement. (5) A person who is the subject of a requirement made under this section commits an offence if the person fails to comply with the requirement. (6) An offence against subsection (4) is a strict liability offence.