156Power of entry

156 Power of entry (1) For the purposes of performing functions under this Act, an inspector may: (a) enter, examine and search the premises of the responsible entity; and (b) examine and take copies of any records or other documents relating to the cemetery or facility. (2) The responsible entity for a cemetery or facility must, at the request of an inspector and within the reasonable period specified in the request: (a) do anything reasonably necessary to facilitate the exercise of powers under subsection (1); or (b) answer any reasonable question related to the compliance review or the investigation asked by the inspector; or (c) produce any specified record or documentary material relevant to the compliance review or the investigation; or (d) give any other assistance the inspector reasonably requires; or (e) any combination of the above. (3) A request under subsection (2) must be in writing. (4) A person commits an offence if the person fails to comply with a request under subsection (2).

Burial and Cremation Act 2022 86 (6) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (4) if the defendant took reasonable steps to comply with the request under subsection (2).