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Boarding Houses Act 2012
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17 Power of entry
17 Power of entry
(1) For the purpose of conducting an initial compliance investigation, a council employee (or other person) authorised by a council may enter the premises of a registered boarding house, including any part of the premises used for residential purposes.
(2) Entry may only be made at any reasonable hour in the daytime or at any hour during which business is in progress or is usually carried on at the premises.