34JCertificates of authority to enter premises

34J Certificates of authority to enter premises

34J Certificates of authority to enter premises

(1) A power of entry under this Division may not be exercised by an authorised officer unless the authorised officer—

(a) has a certificate of authority issued by the Authority or an ETNO, and

(b) produces the certificate if requested by the owner or occupier of the premises.

(2) The certificate of authority must—

(a) state that the certificate is issued under this Act, and

(b) state the name of the person to whom the certificate is issued, and

(c) describe the nature of the powers conferred on the person and the source of the powers, and

(d) state the date, if any, on which the certificate expires, and

(e) describe the kind of premises to which the power extends, and

(f) be issued under the authority of—

(i) for an authorised officer for the Authority—the Managing Director, or

(ii) for an authorised officer for an ETNO—the principal officer of the ETNO.

s 34J: Ins 2022 No 20, Sch 1[4].