Radiation Protection Act 2004
62Entry of place – emergency
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62 Entry of place – emergency (1) This section applies if an authorised officer is reasonably satisfied: (a) there is a radiation source on a place; and (b) it is necessary to exercise powers under this Part: (i) to avoid or minimise an imminent risk of death or serious illness of, or serious injury to, any person from radiation emitted from the source; or (ii) to avoid imminent serious harm to the environment from the source. (2) The officer may enter the place without a warrant or the consent of the occupier of the place. (3) An authorised officer who enters a place under subsection (2) must not remain on the place if, asked by the occupier of the place, the officer does not produce the officer's identity card.