15Stock‑taking and inspection of production and accounts etc.

15 Stock‑taking and inspection of production and accounts etc.

(1) For the purposes of this Act, an authorized officer may, at all reasonable times, enter: (a) registered premises; (b) premises where there is stored bountiable yarn in respect of which bounty has been claimed, or, in the opinion of the authorized officer, is likely to be claimed; or (c) premises where there are kept any accounts, books, documents or other records relating to the production, storage, sale or use of bountiable yarn; and may: (d) inspect or take stock of any bountiable yarn; (e) inspect any process in the production of any bountiable yarn; and (f) inspect the accounts, books, documents and other records relating to the production (including the cost of production), sale or other disposal, or use, of bountiable yarn; and may make and retain copies of, or take and retain extracts from, any such accounts, books, documents and other records. (2) The occupier or person in charge of registered premises, or of premises referred to in paragraph (1)(b) or (c), shall provide the authorized officer with all reasonable facilities and assistance for the effective exercise of his or her powers under this section.

Penalty: $3,000.