161Powers on entry

161 Powers on entry

(1) An authorised officer who enters a place or premises under this Division may do or cause to be done anything that the authorised officer reasonably believes is necessary for the purpose of performing a function or duty or exercising a power under this Act.

(2) Without limiting subsection (1), an authorised officer may do any of the following—

(a) inspect, examine and make enquiries about a thing at the place or premises;

(b) take and remove samples of a substance or thing at the place or premises;

(c) carry out testing and examination;

(d) take photographic, audio, video or any other type of recording;

(e) examine, copy or take extracts from a document;

(f) inspect, examine or test any plant, equipment, vehicle or other thing;

(g) bring equipment or material to the place or premises;

(h) seize and remove a thing connected with a suspected contravention of this Act or the regulations;

(i) request the assistance of a person at the place or premises;

(j) take any other action.

(3) For the purposes of subsection (2)(c) and (f), the authorised officer may carry out or cause to be carried out any testing or examination of a thing, including testing that results in the destruction of the thing.

(4) An authorised officer must take reasonable steps to—

(a) minimise disruption caused by the entry and inspection of the place or premises and the taking of any action under this section; and

(b) ensure that the authorised officer does not remain at the place or premises any longer than is reasonably necessary.