650Entry into residential premises

650 Entry into residential premises

(1) A petroleum project inspector may exercise powers under section 649(2)(d) to enter residential premises only—

(a) in accordance with a warrant issued under section 653; or

(b) after obtaining the consent of the occupier of the premises.

(a) a petroleum project inspector enters residential premises in accordance with a warrant issued under section 653; and

the petroleum project inspector must make available to the occupier a copy of the warrant or a copy of the form of the warrant.

(3) Before obtaining the consent of a person as mentioned in subsection (1)(b), a petroleum project inspector must inform the person that the person may refuse consent.

(4) A consent of a person is not effective for the purposes of subsection (1) unless the consent is voluntary.