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Petroleum (Onshore) Act 1991
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#### 102 Powers to enter premises
102 Powers to enter premises
> > (1) An inspector may enter—
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> > > (a) any premises at which the inspector reasonably suspects that any prospecting operations or mining of petroleum are being or are about to be carried out, at any time, and
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> > > (b) any premises that the inspector reasonably suspects have been, are being or are likely to be affected by prospecting operations or mining of petroleum, at any time, and
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> > > (c) any premises where the inspector reasonably believes that documents that relate to any activity referred to in paragraph (a) or (b) are kept, at any time.
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> > (2) The power to enter premises authorises entry by foot or by means of a motor vehicle or other vehicle, or by an aircraft, or in any other manner.
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> > (3) Entry may be effected with the aid of such police officers or other inspectors as the inspector considers necessary and with the use of reasonable force.
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> > (4) Entry may be effected to any premises with the authority of a search warrant under section 104A.
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> **s 102:** Subst 2008 No 107, Sch 22 \[8\]; 2015 No 40, Sch 2 \[42\].