43Power to enter premises without consent

43 Power to enter premises without consent

43 Power to enter premises without consent

(1) An authorised officer may enter premises or any part of premises (other than premises or any part of premises used as a residence) without the consent of the occupier of the premises.

(2) An authorised officer may enter the premises without the consent of the occupier of the premises only at any of the following times—

(a) at any reasonable time during the day,

(b) at any other time the premises are open for entry.

(3) Before entering premises without the consent of the occupier, an authorised officer must give the occupier reasonable notice of the intention to enter the premises unless—

(a) notice would defeat the purpose for which entry is required, or

(b) it is an emergency.