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Water Act 1992
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29 Entry to residential premises
(1) An authorised officer must not:
(a) enter residential premises for the purpose mentioned in
section 26(2)(b); or
(b) enter residential premises for any other purpose without:
(i) the consent of the occupier of the premises obtained in
accordance with subsection (2); or
(ii) a warrant issued under section 30.
(2) An authorised officer seeking an occupier's consent to enter
residential premises must:
(a) show the officer's identity card to the occupier; and
(b) inform the occupier of the reasons why the entry is sought;
and
(c) inform the occupier that the occupier may refuse to give
consent.
(3) Having entered residential premises, an authorised officer may
remain on the premises for as long as is reasonably necessary to
achieve the purpose of the entry.