Plant Biosecurity Act 2010
108Power to enter private property to lay baits etc.
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108 Power to enter private property to lay baits etc.
(1) An inspector may enter land in a control area—
(a) after giving 24 hours notice to the occupier; or
(b) if the occupier consents to the entry—
and—
(c) apply any bait; or
(d) install, inspect or retrieve any lure, bait, trap or any other equipment—
to monitor, control or eradicate any pest or disease.
(2) An inspector cannot under this section enter any building or structure occupied as a residence unless the occupier consents.
(3) An inspector must make an entry under this section at a reasonable time.
(b) not remain on the land any longer than is reasonably necessary.