41When may powers be exercised?

41 When may powers be exercised?

S. 41(1) substituted by No. 27/2022 s. 30(1).

(1) An authorised officer may exercise powers under this Part only to the extent that it is reasonably necessary to do so for the purposes of—

S. 41(1)(a) amended by No. 27/2022 s. 69.

(a) investigating an application for a licence or an application to renew or vary a licence; or

(b) monitoring or determining compliance with the child employment laws; or

(c) investigating contraventions or possible contraventions of this Act and the regulations.

S. 41(2) amended by No. 27/2022 s. 30(2).

(2) In exercising powers under this Part, an authorised officer must—

(a) cause as little inconvenience as possible; and

(b) not remain on premises any longer than is reasonably necessary.