76Powers of entry

76 Powers of entry

(1)  An authorised officer may, as may be reasonably required for an authorised investigation, enter and remain in any place.

(2)  When an authorised officer enters a place under this section, the authorised officer –

(a) may be accompanied by the assistants whom the authorised officer considers necessary or appropriate; and

(b) may take any vehicles or equipment that the authorised officer considers necessary or appropriate for the functions that the authorised officer is to carry out in the place.

(3)  An authorised officer may use reasonable force to enter a place under this Part if –

(a) the entry is authorised by a warrant under Part 8 ; or

(b) the entry is necessary in an emergency.

(4)  A person must not obstruct, hinder, delay, threaten or assault a person who is –

(a) authorised to enter on land under this section; and

(b) acting in accordance with this section or section 77 .

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.