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AUSTRALIAN RADIATION PROTECTION AND NUCLEAR SAFETY ACT 1998 - SECT 67

General powers of inspectors in relation to premises

  (1)   The powers an inspector may exercise under paragraphs 63(1)(b) and 66(2)(b) are as follows:

  (a)   to search the premises and any thing on the premises;

  (b)   to inspect, examine, take measurements of, or conduct tests (including by the taking of samples) concerning, any thing on the premises that relates to controlled material, controlled apparatus or a controlled facility;

  (c)   to take photographs (including video recordings), take audio recordings or make sketches of the premises or any thing on the premises;

  (d)   if the inspector was only authorised to enter the premises because the occupier of the premises consented to the entry--to require the occupier to:

  (i)   answer any questions put by the inspector; and

  (ii)   produce any book, record or document requested by the inspector;

  (e)   if the inspector was authorised to enter the premises by a warrant under section   77 or 78--to require any person in or on the premises to:

  (i)   answer any questions put by the inspector; and

  (ii)   produce any book, record or document requested by the inspector;

  (f)   to inspect any book, record or document on the premises;

  (g)   to take extracts from or make copies of any such book, record or document;

  (h)   to take onto the premises such equipment and materials as the inspector requires for the purpose of exercising powers in relation to the premises.

  (2)   A person must not refuse or fail to comply with a requirement under paragraph   (1)(e).

Penalty for contravention of this subsection:   30 penalty units.



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