248CPowers to enter premises

#### 248C Powers to enter premises 248C Powers to enter premises > > (1) An inspector may enter— > > > > > (a) any premises at which the inspector reasonably suspects that any prospecting operations, mining operations or ancillary mining activities are being or are about to be carried out—at any time, and > > > > > (b) any premises that the inspector reasonably suspects have been, are being or are likely to be affected by prospecting operations, mining operations or an ancillary mining activity—at any time, and > > > > > (c) any premises where the inspector reasonably believes that documents that relate to any activity referred to in paragraph (a) or (b) are kept—at any time. > > > (2) The power to enter premises authorises entry by foot or by means of a motor vehicle or other vehicle, or by an aircraft, or in any other manner. > > > (3) Entry may be effected with the aid of such police officers or other inspectors as the inspector considers necessary and with the use of reasonable force. > > > (4) Entry may be effected to any premises with the authority of a search warrant under section 248F. > > **s 248C:** Ins 2008 No 19, Sch 1 \[215\] (am 2009 No 56, Sch 1.27 \[2\]).