74Investigation of serious electrical accidents

74 Investigation of serious electrical accidents

(1)  [Section 74 Subsection (1) amended by No. 59 of 2009, s. 28, Applied:01 Jun 2010] The Secretary may carry out an investigation into a serious electrical accident.

(2)  For the purposes of such an investigation, an authorised officer may exercise any one or more of the following powers:

(a) enter and inspect the place of the accident;

(b) examine and test any electrical equipment or article;

(c) take photographs;

(d) take for examination and analysis any substance or thing that may relate to the accident;

(e) take possession of anything that may provide evidence of an offence;

(f) require any person who may be in a position to do so to answer questions, or to produce records or other materials, that may be relevant to the accident and take copies of any such records or other materials;

(g) make copies of, or take extracts from, any such records or other materials;

(h) require the occupier of the place of the accident to provide reasonable assistance to the authorised officer in the exercise of powers under this section.

(3)  An authorised officer may not enter residential premises under this section unless authorised to do so by the occupier or a warrant.

(4)  A person of whom a requirement is made under this section must comply with the requirement.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.