Circular Economy (Waste Reduction and Recycling) Act 2021
163Authorised officer may require information or answers
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163 Authorised officer may require information or answers
(1) For the purpose of performing a function or duty or exercising a power under this Act, an authorised officer who enters a place or premises under this Division may request that a person at the place or premises give any information or answer any question.
(2) An authorised officer must only require information or answers from a person if the officer reasonably believes that the person has knowledge of a matter or thing relevant to another person's compliance with this Act or the regulations.
(3) A person must not, without reasonable excuse, refuse or fail to comply with a request made under subsection (1).