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Protection from Harmful Radiation Act 1990
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16 Powers of entry
16 Powers of entry
(1) Without limiting section 15, an authorised officer may, at any time, enter premises if the authorised officer reasonably suspects that any radioactive substance or radiation apparatus is kept or used on the premises.
(2) Chapter 7 (Investigation) of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 applies to the exercise of functions by an authorised officer under this section in the same way as it applies to the exercise of other powers to enter premises under that Chapter.
s 16: Am 1991 No 92, Sch 2. Subst 2002 No 14, Sch 3 [7].