23Powers of inspectors

23 Powers of inspectors

(1)  An inspector may –

(a) enter, inspect and examine any premises if the inspector believes on reasonable grounds that hemp is being kept, cultivated or supplied at those premises contrary to this Act; and

(b) inspect, take copies of or seize any records, documents or other matter kept at any premises or in any conveyance in relation to the possession, cultivation or supply of hemp; and

(c) [Section 23 Subsection (1) amended by No. 22 of 2024, s. 15, Applied:08 Nov 2024] test, or cause to be tested, any hemp that is being kept, cultivated or supplied at any premises to determine the concentration of THC in the hemp; and

(d) do anything else necessary or desirable to ensure compliance with this Act; and

(e) exercise other prescribed powers.

(2)  An inspector exercising power under this section is not entitled to enter premises, or a part of premises, used for residential purposes, except –

(a) with the consent of the occupier or owner of the premises; or

(b) under the authority of a search warrant.