94Information to be provided to occupier on entry

94 Information to be provided to occupier on entry

(1) If the occupier of the premises is present when an authorised officer exercises a power of entry under this Part, the officer must inform the occupier of the purpose of the entry.

The authorised officer must also produce his or her identity card for inspection: see section 91(4).

(2) If an authorised officer exercises a power of entry under this Part without the occupier being present, the officer must—

(a) on leaving the premises, leave a notice setting out—

(i) the time of entry; and

(ii) the purpose of entry; and

(iii) a description of all things done while on the premises; and

(iv) the time of departure; and

(v) the procedure for contacting the officer for further details of the entry; and

(b) post a copy of that notice to the occupier of the premises, if the identity and address of the occupier are known to the officer.