Gene Technology Act 2006
Part 11Powers of inspection
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Part 11 — Powers of inspection
- Simplified outline 78
Division 2 — Appointment of inspectors and identity cards
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Appointment of inspectors 78
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Identity card 79
Division 3 — Monitoring powers
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Powers available to inspectors for monitoring compliance 79
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Monitoring powers 80
Division 4 — Offence‑related powers
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Searches and seizures related to offences 81
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Offence‑related powers of inspectors in relation to premises 82
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Use of equipment at premises 83
Division 5 — Expert assistance
- Expert assistance to operate a thing 84
Division 6 — Emergency powers
- Powers available to inspectors for dealing with dangerous situations 85
Division 7 — Obligations and incidental powers of inspectors
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Inspector must produce identity card on request 86
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Consent 86
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Details of warrant to be given to occupier etc. 86
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Announcement before entry 87
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Compensation for damage 87
Division 8 — Power to search goods, baggage etc.
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Power to search goods, baggage etc. 88
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Seizure of goods 88