13Prescribed authority may enter and inspect places where dried fruits are produced, open packages and take samples

13. A prescribed authority, or any officer authorized by a prescribed authority in that behalf, may—

(a) enter any place where any process in connexion with the drying of fruits is carried on, or where, dried fruits are, or are believed by a prescribed authority to be;

(b) open any packages which the prescribed authority or officer reasonably suspects to contain dried fruits which have been, or are in process of being, carried in contravention of the Act or these Regulations; and

(c) take samples of any dried fruits referred to in this regulation.

Obstructing or hindering officers.