498Power to enter a place if evidence suspected to be at the

498 Power to enter a place if evidence suspected to be at the place (1) This section applies if an authorised officer reasonably believes (a) either— (i) a heavy vehicle is or has been at a place; or (ii) transport documentation or journey documentation is at a (b) there may be at the place evidence of an offence against this Law that may be concealed or destroyed unless the place is immediately entered and searched. (2) The authorised officer may enter the place if it is— (a) open for carrying on a business; or (b) otherwise open for entry; or (c) required to be open for inspection under this Law. (3) Subsection (2) does not authorise an authorised officer to enter—

(4) If an authorised officer enters a place reasonably believing the place (5) An authorised officer may open unlocked doors and other unlocked subsection (2). (6) An authorised officer may use force that is reasonably necessary for gaining entry to a place mentioned in subsection (2)(c). (7) This section does not authorise an authorised officer to use force for exercising a power under this section other than as provided by subsection (6).