Fisheries Act 2000
59General powers on entry to premises
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59 General powers on entry to premises (1) An authorised person who enters premises under this part may, for this Act, do 1 or more of the following in relation to the premises or anything on the premises: (a) inspect or examine; (b) take measurements or conduct tests; (c) take samples; (d) take photographs, films or audio, video or other recordings;
(e) require the occupier, or anyone at the premises, to give the authorised person reasonable help to exercise a power under this part. Note 1 Premises includes land (whether vacant or occupied), a vehicle or a vessel (see dict). Note 2 The Legislation Act, s 170 and s 171 deal with the application of the privilege against self-incrimination and client legal privilege. (2) A person must take reasonable steps to comply with a requirement made of the person under subsection (1) (e). Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.