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Pipelines Act 2005
163Occupier to be given copy of consent
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163 Occupier to be given copy of consent
(1) An occupier who consents in writing to the entry and search of their premises or residence under section 160 or 162 must be given a copy of the signed consent immediately.
(2) If, in any proceeding, a written consent is not produced to the court, it must be presumed, until the contrary is proved, that the occupier did not consent to the entry and search.
S. 163A inserted by No. 13/2025 s. 84.