57Use of force

#### 57 Use of force 57 Use of force > > (1) Reasonable force may be used for the purpose of gaining entry to any land (other than such part of a building as is being used for residential purposes) under a power conferred by this Division. > > > (1A) Reasonable force may be used by a gas industry inspector under subsection (1) only if authorised by the network operator in accordance with subsection (2). > > > (2) The authority— > > > > > (a) must be in writing, and > > > > > (b) must be given in respect of the particular entry concerned, and > > > > > (c) must specify the circumstances that must exist before force may be used. > > **s 57:** Am 2025 No 21, Sch 1\[7\] \[8\].