20Entry on premises occupied by registered person

20 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, upon so entering: (a) inspect any bountiable photographic film in respect of which a relevant activity has been, is being, or is intended to be, carried out; and (b) inspect any step in the carrying out of a relevant activity in respect of bountiable photographic film; and (c) inspect the accounts, books, documents and other records relating to a relevant activity in respect of bountiable photographic film, and may make and retain copies of, or take extracts from, any such accounts, books, documents or other records. (2) The occupier or person in charge of premises that may be entered under subsection (1) shall provide the authorised officer with all reasonable facilities and assistance for the effective exercise of the powers of the officer under this section.

Penalty: $3,000.