Equipment (Public Safety) Act 1994
21AOther assistance in exercising powers
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21A Other assistance in exercising powers
(1) For the purpose of exercising a power under this Act or the regulations, an inspector may seek the assistance of any person.
(2) If the power being exercised involves entry to a place, the person assisting must be allowed access to the place by the person who has the management or control of the place for the time being.
(3) If an inspector uses the assistance of an interpreter—
(a) any enquiry or request made by the interpreter on the inspector's behalf is taken to have been made by the inspector; and
(b) any answer given to the interpreter is taken to have been given to the inspector.
S. 21B inserted by No. 31/2005 s. 27.