70GPowers on production of documents

70G Powers on production of documents

(1) If any documents (including trust accounts and records) are produced to an inspector under section 70C or 70D, the inspector may—

(a) inspect the documents or authorise a person to inspect the documents;

(b) make copies of or take extracts from the documents;

(c) seize the documents if the inspector considers the documents necessary for the purpose of obtaining evidence for the purpose of any proceedings under this Act or the regulations;

(d) seize the documents if the inspector—

(i) considers the documents necessary for the purpose of obtaining evidence for the purpose of any proceedings under any Consumer Act; and

(ii) believes on reasonable grounds, that it is necessary to seize the documents in order to prevent their concealment, loss or destruction or their use in the contravention of any Consumer Act;

(e) secure any seized documents against interference;

(f) retain possession of the documents in accordance with this Division.

(2) An inspector must not require a person to produce a document at a place other than the person's place of business or an office of the Director without the consent of the person.

S. 70H inserted by No. 103/2004 s. 40.