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Public and Environmental Health Act 2011
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40 Procedure of inquiry
(1) An inquiry must be conducted:
(a) subject to and in accordance with any directions of the
Minister; and
(b) with as little formality and technicality as a proper
consideration of the issues allows; and
(c) in accordance with any procedures decided by the inquirer.
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(2) The inquirer:
(a) is not bound by the rules of evidence; and
(b) is not required to conduct the inquiry as a hearing; and
(c) must observe the rules of natural justice; and
(d) must keep a record of the proceedings for the inquiry.