138Powers of authorised officer to require information, evidence, production of records

#### 138 Powers of authorised officer to require information, evidence, production of records 138 Powers of authorised officer to require information, evidence, production of records (cf 1990 Act, s 238) > > (1) An authorised officer inspecting a mental health facility under this Part may, by notice in writing, require a person to do any one or more of the following— > > > > > (a) to furnish to the authorised officer the information required by the authorised officer concerning any of the matters with respect to which an authorised officer is, by or under this Part, authorised to make inspections, investigations and inquiries, > > > > > (b) to attend and give evidence before the authorised officer concerning any such matters, > > > > > (c) to produce all books, documents or other records in the person’s custody or under the person’s control concerning any such matters. > > > (2) An authorised officer may require evidence to be given on oath, and either orally or in writing, and for that purpose the authorised officer may administer an oath. > > > (3) A person must not, without reasonable excuse, refuse or fail to comply with a requirement made under this section. > > > > Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.