Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997
111Power to enter land
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111 Power to enter land
111 Power to enter land
(1) A regulatory authority or public authority may, by its employees, agents or contractors, enter any premises at any reasonable time for the purpose of exercising its functions under this Chapter.
(2) For the purpose of entering or leaving any such premises, the power conferred by this section extends to entering other premises.
(3) A power to enter premises conferred by this section authorises entry by foot or by means of a motor vehicle or other vehicle, or in any other manner.
(4) Entry may be effected under this section by an authority with the aid of such authorised officers or police officers as the authority considers necessary and with the use of reasonable force.