Plant Biosecurity Act 2010
70Powers of inspection agents
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70 Powers of inspection agents
(1) An inspection agent carrying out any of the functions set out in section 64(1) has any of the powers and duties of an inspector under Division 3 that are reasonably required for carrying out those functions.
(2) In addition to the powers and duties set out in subsection (1), an inspection agent may carry out any other powers and duties conferred on the inspection agent under this Act.
(3) If an inspection agent is carrying out any functions under section 64(1)(a) to (d), the provisions of section 132(1)(a), (f) and (g) apply in relation to the inspection agent as if the inspection agent were an inspector.
(4) If an inspection agent is monitoring the proper observance of compliance agreements in accordance with section 64(1)(e), all of the provisions of section 132 apply in relation to the inspection agent as if the inspection agent were an inspector.