156Inspection powers

156 Inspection powers (1) An inspector or a police officer may, during an inspection, exercise any of the following powers: (a) examine, make an inventory of and take samples of any liquor or substance found that the inspector or officer believes on reasonable grounds to be or to contain alcohol; (b) inspect any book, document or other record; (c) remove any book, document or record for the purpose of having copies made; (d) seize and remove any liquor or container that the inspector or officer believes on reasonable grounds to be evidence of an offence against this Act; (e) request a licensee, a registered wholesaler, registered premises to answer questions; (f) request a licensee, a registered wholesaler, a registered premises to produce a document or thing under the person's control; (g) request a licensee, a registered wholesaler, a registered premises to give any other reasonable assistance the inspector or officer requires to carry out the inspection. (2) An inspector or a police officer may retain a book, document or record removed or produced under subsection (1) for as long as reasonably necessary to make copies of the book, document or record. (3) An inspector or a police officer who takes a sample of liquor or a substance under subsection (1) must: (a) divide the sample into 2 approximately equal parts; and (b) put each part in a sealed container to which is affixed a label bearing: (i) the signature of the inspector or officer; and (ii) particulars of the premises on which the sample was taken; and

Liquor Act 2019 85 (iii) particulars of the date and time when the sample was taken; and (c) give one of the containers to the licensee, occupier or other person apparently in charge of the licensed premises; and (d) deliver the other container to an analyst approved by the (4) An inspector or a police officer may exercise the powers under this section with the reasonable assistance and force that the inspector or officer considers necessary. (5) Any liquor or substance seized under this section is to be dealt with in accordance with Part 12.