465Consent to entry without authorised person

465 Consent to entry without authorised person (1) This section applies if an inspector intends to ask the occupier of the premises to consent to the inspector entering the premises under section 463 (1) (b). (2) Before asking for consent, the inspector must— (a) show their identity card; and (b) tell the occupier— (i) the purpose of the entry; and (ii) that the occupier may refuse consent to enter the premises; and (iii) that the inspector may exercise certain powers under section 468 (General powers on entry to premises); and (iv) that the occupier may withdraw consent to remain at the premises. (3) If the occupier consents, the inspector must ask the occupier to sign a written acknowledgment (an acknowledgment of consent) stating the (a) the matters mentioned in subsection (2) (b); (b) that the occupier was told of those matters; (c) that the occupier consented to the entry;

(d) the date and time that consent was given. (4) If the occupier signs an acknowledgment of consent, the inspector must immediately give a copy to the occupier. (5) A court must find that the occupier did not consent to the inspector entering or remaining at the premises under this part if— occupier consented; and (b) an acknowledgment of consent is not produced in evidence; and (c) it is not proved that the occupier consented.