38Powers of entry and inspection

38 Powers of entry and inspection

(1)  An authorized officer of the Board may, for the purposes of this Act –

(a) enter at all reasonable times, inspect and examine any site where building or construction work is being carried out; and

(b) conduct any examinations and enquiries necessary to ascertain whether this Act has been complied with; and

(c) require the production of any documents relevant to the payment of the levy, inspect and examine them and take copies or extracts from them.

(2)  A person who obstructs or hinders an authorized officer in the performance of the officer's duty is guilty of an offence.

Penalty:  [Section 38 Subsection (2) amended by No. 54 of 2004, s. 26, Applied:01 Mar 2005] Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.

(3)  A person who gives false or misleading information to an authorized officer in the performance of the officer's duty is guilty of an offence.

Penalty:  A fine not exceeding 30 penalty units.