Circular Economy (Waste Reduction and Recycling) Act 2021
160Persons assisting authorised officer
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160 Persons assisting authorised officer
(1) An authorised officer may request the assistance of any person for the purposes of entry and inspection of any place or premises and the taking of any other action under this Division.
(2) The occupier or person in management or control of a place or premises must allow the person assisting the authorised officer under this Division access to the place or premises.
Penalty: 60 penalty units.
(3) If an authorised officer uses the assistance of an interpreter—
(a) an enquiry or request made by the interpreter on behalf of the authorised officer is taken to be made by the authorised officer; and
(b) an answer given to the interpreter is taken to be given to the authorised officer.