64Powers of inspectors

64 Powers of inspectors (1A) An inspector has such powers as are given to him by or under this Act. (1) For the purposes of this Act and the Regulations, an inspector, at all reasonable times and on production of the certificate furnished to him under section 63(2): (a) may enter land in respect of which a permit is in force or a licence area; (b) may inspect and test a pipeline or apparatus or works; (c) may take samples of a substance being conveyed by a pipeline; and (d) may require a permittee, licensee or any other person who has the custody of any books, records, documents, maps or

Energy Pipelines Act 1981 61 plans relating to a pipeline or proposed pipeline, to produce to him those books, records, documents, maps or plans and may inspect, take extracts from and make copies of any of those books, records, documents, maps or plans. (2) A person who is the occupier or person in charge of a building, structure or place shall provide an inspector with all reasonable facilities and assistance for the effective exercise of his powers. Maximum penalty: In the case of a natural person – 50 penalty 250 penalty units. (3) A person shall not, without reasonable excuse, obstruct or hinder an inspector in the exercise of his powers. 500 penalty units. 2500 penalty units.