371Designated Authority may ask for samples

#### 371 Designated Authority may ask for samples (1) The Designated Authority may ask a person to give the Designated Authority a sample taken from the seabed or subsoil in the offshore area if: (a) the sample is relevant to the operation of this Act; and (b) the Designated Authority has reasonable grounds for believing that the person is able to give the sample. > Note: The person must comply with the request (see section 372). (2) The Designated Authority may ask the person to give the sample to: (a) the Designated Authority; or (b) an inspector nominated by the Designated Authority. (3) The request: (a) must be made by written notice given to the person; and (b) must specify the person to whom the sample is to be given; and (c) must specify: (i) the period within which the sample is to be given; or (ii) the day on which and the time and place at which the sample is to be given. (4) The regulations may provide for the manner in which the Designated Authority or inspector is to deal with the sample. (5) Without limiting subsection (4), the regulations may authorise the Designated Authority or inspector to test or analyse the sample.