57ZMMonitoring searches—occupier gives consent

##### 57ZM Monitoring searches—occupier gives consent Entry by consent (1) An inspector may, with the consent of the occupier of any premises, enter the premises for the purpose of finding out whether any or all of sections 57B, 57C and 57N are being complied with. Entry for monitoring purposes (2) An inspector may only enter premises under subsection (1) to the extent that it is reasonably necessary for the purpose of finding out whether any or all of sections 57B, 57C and 57N are being complied with. Exercise of monitoring powers (3) If an inspector enters premises under subsection (1), the inspector may exercise monitoring powers in relation to those premises. Exercise of seizure powers (4) If an inspector enters premises under subsection (1), the inspector may exercise powers of seizure conferred on the inspector by section 69B or 69M. Right to refuse to give consent (5) Before obtaining the consent of a person for the purposes of this section, an inspector must tell the person that the person may refuse to give consent. Consent must be voluntary (6) An entry by an inspector in consequence of the consent of a person is not lawful unless the person voluntarily consented to the entry. Production of identity card etc. (7) An inspector is not entitled to: (a) enter premises under subsection (1); or (b) exercise any powers referred to in subsection (3) or (4) in relation to premises; if the occupier of the premises has required the inspector to produce written identification for inspection by the occupier and: (c) if the inspector is a member of a police force—the inspector fails to produce, for inspection by the occupier, written evidence of the fact that the inspector is a member of that police force; or (d) if the inspector is an officer of Customs—the inspector fails to produce, for inspection by the occupier, written evidence of the fact that the inspector is an officer of Customs; or (e) if the inspector is neither a member of a police force nor an officer of Customs—the inspector fails to produce the inspector’s identity card for inspection by the occupier.