71Direction to give information

71 Direction to give information (1) An authorised person may, in writing, direct a relevant person to give the authorised person information, a document or other thing within a stated reasonable period if the information, document or thing is reasonably required by the authorised person for this Act. Note The Legislation Act, s 171 deals with the application of client legal privilege. (2) A relevant person must take reasonable steps to comply with the direction. (3) Subsection (2) does not apply to a relevant person unless the authorised person— (a) complies with section 69 (Requirements before certain powers can be exercised); and (b) explains the effect of section 70 (Privilege against self-incrimination does not apply). property developer—see section 46. relevant person means— (a) a licensee; or (b) if the licensee is a corporation—an associated entity or key person, or former associated entity or key person, for the licensee; or (c) an employer or former employer of a licensee; or

(d) a property developer; or (e) a person who may have information, a document or other thing that is relevant to determining whether this Act has been contravened; or (f) any other person prescribed by regulation.