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Veterinary Practice Act 2021

Part 8Investigation

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Part 8 — Investigation

Division 1 — Inspectors

Designation of inspectors 80
Identity card 80
Production or display of identity card 80

Division 2 — Investigation

Direction to conduct investigation 81
Entry powers 81
Powers after entering premises 82
Powers to obtain information 83
Failure to comply with direction 85
Obstruction 86
Assistance to person entering premises 86

Division 3 — Entry warrants

Application for entry warrant 86
Issue of entry warrant 87
Duration of entry warrant 87
Effect of entry warrant 87
Execution of entry warrant 88

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