250Persons assisting authorised officer

250 Persons assisting authorised officer

(1) An authorised officer may request the assistance of any person for the purpose of entry and inspection of a place or premises and the taking of any other action under this Division.

(2) The occupier or person in management or control of a place or premises must allow the person assisting an authorised officer access to the place or premises.

(3) If an authorised officer uses the assistance of an interpreter—

(a) an enquiry or request made by the interpreter on the authorised officer's behalf is taken to be made by the authorised officer; and

(b) an answer given to the interpreter is taken to be given to the authorised officer.

S. 251 inserted by No. 39/2018 s. 7 (as amended by Nos 27/2019 ss 12−30, 3/2020 ss 42–44, 47/2020 s. 26).