39Entry on premises occupied by registered person

39 Entry on premises occupied by registered person

(1) For the purpose of this Act, an authorised officer may, at all reasonable times, enter premises occupied by a registered person, other than residential premises, and may, on so entering, exercise inspection powers. (2) The occupier or person in charge of premises that may be entered under subsection (1) must provide the authorised officer with all reasonable facilities and assistance for the effective exercise of the powers of the officer under this section.

Penalty: 30 penalty units.

(3) An authorised officer is not entitled to exercise any of the powers referred to in subsection (1) if: (a) the occupier or person in charge of the premises has required the authorised officer to produce proof of his or her identity for inspection by the occupier or person in charge; and (b) the authorised officer fails to produce his or her identity card.