35Power to enter land

#### 35 Power to enter land 35 Power to enter land > > (1) The Environment Protection Authority or a public authority may, by its employees, agents or contractors, enter any premises at any reasonable time for the purpose of exercising its functions under this Part. > > > (2) For the purpose of entering or leaving any such premises, the power conferred by this section extends to entering other premises. > > > (3) A power to enter premises conferred by this section authorises entry by foot or by means of a motor vehicle or other vehicle, or in any other manner. > > > (4) Entry may be effected under this section by the Environment Protection Authority or a public authority with the aid of such authorised officers or police officers as the Environment Protection Authority or public authority considers necessary and with the use of reasonable force. > > > (5) This section does not empower a person to enter any part of premises used only for residential purposes without the permission of the occupier of the premises or the authority of a search warrant under section 199 of the [Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1997-156). > > Note. > > Chapter 7 of the [Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1997-156), which contains a search warrant power, extends to the exercise of powers under this Act.