CLEAN ENERGY ACT 2011 (NO. 131, 2011) - SECT 232 Inspector may enter premises by consent or under a warrant

CLEAN ENERGY ACT 2011 (NO. 131, 2011) - SECT 232

             (1)  For the purpose of:

                     (a)  determining whether this Act or the associated provisions have been, or are being, complied with; or

                     (b)  substantiating information provided under this Act or the associated provisions;

an inspector may:

                     (c)  enter any premises; and

                     (d)  exercise the monitoring powers set out in section 233.

             (2)  However, an inspector is not authorised to enter the premises unless:

                     (a)  the occupier of the premises has consented to the entry and the inspector has shown his or her identity card if required by the occupier; or

                     (b)  the entry is made under a monitoring warrant.

Note:          If entry to the premises is with the occupier's consent, the inspector must leave the premises if the consent ceases to have effect: see section 237.