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Pipelines Act 2005
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171 Taking samples
(1) If an inspector proposes to take a sample in exercise of a power under this Division, the inspector must advise the person in possession of the sample of the reason why the sample is being taken.
(2) The inspector, at the request of the person from whom the sample was taken, must give part of the sample taken to that person.
(3) If an inspector takes a sample in the exercise of a power under this Division, the inspector must return the sample to the person from whom it was taken within 28 days, if the sample is not required for the purposes of proceedings under this Act.