Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

WATER RESOURCES ACT 2007 (NO. 19 OF 2007) - SECT 82

    (1)     An authorised officer who enters premises under this part may, for this Act, do 1 or more of the following in relation to the premises or anything on the premises:

        (a)     inspect or examine;

        (b)     take measurements or conduct tests;

        (c)     take samples;

        (d)     take photographs, films, or audio, video or other recordings;

        (e)     require the occupier, or anyone at the premises, to give the authorised officer reasonable assistance to exercise a power under this part.

Note     The Legislation Act, s 170 and s 171 deal with the application of the privilege against self incrimination and client legal privilege.

    (2)     A person must take all reasonable steps to comply with a requirement made of the person under subsection (1) (e).

Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units.