90GConsent to entry

90G Consent to entry (1) When seeking the consent of an occupier of premises to enter the premises under section 90E (3) (Power to enter premises), an authorised valuer must— (a) produce the valuer’s identity card; and (b) tell the occupier— (i) the purpose of the entry; and (ii) that consent may be refused. (2) If the occupier consents, the authorised valuer must ask the occupier to sign a written acknowledgment (an acknowledgment of consent)— (a) that the occupier was told— (i) the purpose of the entry; and (ii) that consent may be refused; and (b) that the occupier consented to the entry; and (c) stating the time and date consent was given. (3) If the occupier signs an acknowledgment of consent, the authorised officer must immediately give a copy to the occupier. (4) A court must find that an occupier did not consent to entry to premises by the authorised valuer under this division if— (a) the question arises in a proceeding in the court whether the occupier consented to the entry; and (b) an acknowledgment of consent is not produced in evidence; and (c) it is not proved that the occupier consented to the entry.