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PLANT BIOSECURITY ACT 2010 - SECT 108

Power to enter private property to lay baits etc.

    (1)     An inspector may enter land in a control area—

        (a)     after giving 24 hours notice to the occupier; or

        (b)     if the occupier consents to the entry—

and—

        (c)     apply any bait; or

        (d)     install, inspect or retrieve any lure, bait, trap or any other equipment—

to monitor, control or eradicate any pest or disease.

    (2)     An inspector cannot under this section enter any building or structure occupied as a residence unless the occupier consents.

    (3)     An inspector must make an entry under this section at a reasonable time.

    (4)     In exercising any powers under this section, an inspector must—

        (a)         cause as little inconvenience as possible; and

        (b)     not remain on the land any longer than is reasonably necessary.



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