Marine (Domestic Commercial Vessel National Law Application) Act 2013
106Requiring persons on premises entered under warrant to answer questions and produce documents
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106 Requiring persons on premises entered under warrant to answer questions and produce documents
(1) A marine safety inspector who is on or in premises that he or she has entered under a warrant may require anyone on or in the premises to:
(a) answer any questions put by the inspector; and
(b) produce any books, records or documents requested by the inspector.
(3) Subsection (2) does not apply if the person has a reasonable excuse.
Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in subsection (3) (see section 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code).
107 Using force in executing a warrant
In executing a warrant, a marine safety inspector may use such force against persons and things as is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances.
108 Relationship with Subdivision B
(1) This Subdivision does not limit Subdivision B.
(2) Subdivision B does not prevent this Subdivision from applying to premises that are domestic commercial vessels.
Division 3—Other powers