244Powers of inspector

244 Powers of inspector (1) An inspector may, during an inspection of a place or for a purpose in relation to compliance with or enforcement of this Act, exercise any of the following powers: (a) examine, make an inventory of and take samples of any thing at the place or belonging to or in the possession of a licensee that the inspector believes on reasonable grounds to be related to racing or wagering;

Racing and Wagering Act 2024 114 (b) inspect any book, document or other record at the place or belonging to or in the possession of a licensee; (c) remove any book, document or record at the place or belonging to or in the possession of a licensee for the purpose of having copies made; (d) seize and remove any thing that the inspector believes on reasonable grounds to be evidence of an offence against this Act; (e) direct a licensee or any person at the place to remain for a reasonable period specified by the inspector; (f) direct a licensee or any person at the place to answer questions; (g) direct a licensee or any person at the place to produce a document or thing under the licensee's or person's control; (h) direct a licensee or any person at the place to give any other reasonable assistance the inspector requires to carry out the inspection. (2) To avoid doubt, the powers in subsection (1) may be exercised in relation to a licensee without the inspector entering a place referred to in section 242(1). (3) A licensee or person given a reasonable request under subsection (1) must immediately comply with that request. (4) An inspector may retain a book, document or record removed or produced under subsection (1) for as long as reasonably necessary to make copies of the book, document or record. (5) An inspector may exercise the powers under this section with the reasonable assistance and force that the inspector considers necessary. (6) Any thing seized under this section is to be dealt with in accordance with Division 2.