70Inspector may enter premises by consent or under a warrant

70 Inspector may enter premises by consent or under a warrant

(1) If an inspector has reasonable grounds for suspecting that there may be evidential material on any premises, the inspector may: (a) enter the premises; and (b) exercise the offence‑related powers set out in section 70A. (2) However, an inspector is not authorised to enter the premises unless: (a) the occupier of the premises has consented to the entry and the inspector has shown his or her identity card if required by the occupier; or (b) the entry is made under an offence‑related warrant.

Note: If entry to the premises is with the occupier’s consent, the inspector must leave the premises if the consent ceases to have effect: see section 75.