74Functions of authorised officers after entering land

74 Functions of authorised officers after entering land

74 Functions of authorised officers after entering land

(1) An authorised officer may enter land for a purpose mentioned in section 73(1) and do the following—

(a) inspect or value the land,

(b) examine and inspect any works, plant or other article,

(c) take and remove samples,

(d) make the examinations, inquiries and tests the officer thinks necessary,

(e) take the photographs, films, audio, video and other recordings the officer thinks necessary,

(f) take measurements, make surveys and take levels, including digging trenches, breaking up the soil and setting up any posts, stakes or marks,

(g) take other action prescribed by the regulations.

(2) An authorised officer must ensure that, in exercising a function under subsection (1), the authorised officer does as little damage as possible.

(3) This section does not authorise an authorised officer to enter a building or other structure on the land.

(4) In this section—

structure means anything built or constructed, whether or not attached to land.