(1) An inspector must, before entering a place under section 141 , make a reasonable attempt to locate an occupier of the place and obtain the occupier’s consent to the entry.Note—See division 2 in relation to entry by consent.
(2) Subsection (3) applies if—(a) after being unable to locate an occupier, the inspector subsequently finds an occupier present at the place; or(b) an occupier refused to consent to the entry.
(3) The inspector must make reasonable attempts to—(a) produce the inspector’s identity card for the occupier’s inspection; and(b) inform the occupier—(i) of the reason for entering the place; and(ii) that the inspector is authorised under this Act to enter the place without the permission of the occupier.Note—See, however, the restrictions on entry under section 140 (2) .
(4) Also, if the inspector enters the place after being unable to locate an occupier, the inspector must leave a notice in a conspicuous position and in a reasonably secure way stating—(a) the date and time of the entry; and(b) information addressing the matters mentioned in subsection (3) (b) .