76Power to enter premises

76 Power to enter premises

76 Power to enter premises

(1) An inspector may enter premises at any time for the following purposes—

(a) determining whether any workers under this Act are engaged at the premises,

(b) determining whether there has been compliance with, or a contravention of, this Act or the regulations.

(2) Entry may be effected under this Act by an inspector—

(a) with the use of reasonable force, and

(b) with assistance the inspector considers necessary.

(3) This part does not empower an inspector to enter a part of premises used only for residential purposes without—

(a) the permission of the occupier, or

(b) the authority of a search warrant.