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Children's Services Act 1996
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154 Occupier's consent to search
(1) An occupier who consents in writing to the entry and inspection of his or her premises under Division 2 must be given a copy of the signed consent immediately.
(2) If, in any proceeding, a written consent is not produced to the court, it must be presumed until the contrary is proved that the occupier did not consent to the entry and search.
Division 5—Powers of Regulatory Authority
S. 155 inserted by No. 37/2019 s. 8.