263Power to require persons to answer questions and produce documents

263 Power to require persons to answer questions and produce documents

(1) An inspector who is on or in premises that he or she has entered under a warrant may require anyone on the premises to: (a) answer any questions put by the inspector; and (b) produce any books, records or documents requested by the inspector. (2) A person contravenes this subsection if: (a) a requirement is made of the person under subsection (1); and (b) the person fails to comply with the requirement. (3) Subsection (2) does not apply if the person has a reasonable excuse. Fault‑based offence (4) A person commits an offence if the person contravenes subsection (2).

Penalty: 30 penalty units.

Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in subsection (3) (see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code).