Western Australian Current Acts Western Australian Current Acts (1) An inspector may
use assistance and force that is reasonably necessary in the circumstances
when exercising a power under section 89 but cannot use force against a
person.
(2) If the use of
reasonable force is likely to cause significant damage to property, the
inspector is not entitled to use force without the prior authority of the CEO
in the particular case.
(3) An inspector may
request a police officer or other person to assist the inspector in exercising
a power under this Part, and that person may assist the inspector in the
exercise of the power.
(4) A person while
assisting an inspector at the request of the inspector and in accordance with
this Act —
(a) has
the same powers as are conferred on an inspector under this Part; and
(b) is
subject to the same responsibilities as an inspector under this Part but is
not required to give notice under section 89(4); and
(c) has
the same protection from liability as an inspector.
(5) Nothing in this
section derogates from the powers of a police officer.
[Section 89A inserted: No. 40 of 2020 s. 73.]