178General powers

178 General powers (1) Subject to this Act, an authorised officer may do any of the following in relation to a mineral title: (a) at any time, enter and inspect the title area and any associated access area; (b) require a person to give the officer information that is reasonably necessary: (i) to assist the officer to perform a function under this Act; or (ii) for the administration or enforcement of this Act; (c) require the title holder or another person associated with the activities conducted under, or in association with, the mineral title to attend and answer questions in connection with an investigation into a matter relevant to the administration or enforcement of this Act; (d) give written instructions to the title holder; (e) direct the title holder to take action or cease work to ensure compliance with this Act or the conditions of the mineral title and any associated access authority; (f) take any other action that may be reasonably necessary to ensure compliance with this Act or the conditions of the mineral title and any associated access authority. (2) A person commits an offence if the person fails to comply with a requirement given to the person under subsection (1). (3) An offence against subsection (2) is an offence of strict liability. (4) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (2) if the defendant establishes a reasonable excuse. Mineral Titles Act 2010 91 (5) A requirement or direction given orally under subsection (1) must be confirmed in writing as soon as practicable after it is given.