New South Wales Consolidated Acts

COMMERCIAL AGENTS AND PRIVATE INQUIRY AGENTS ACT 2004 - SECT 32

32 Manner in which power of entry to be exercised

(1) The powers conferred on an authorised inspector by this Division may not be exercised in relation to any premises unless:

(a) the inspector is in possession of a certificate of authority, issued in accordance with the regulations, that evidences his or her authority to exercise those powers, and

(b) the occupier of the premises has been given at least 24 hours’ notice that those powers are to be exercised.

(2) Subsection (1) (b) does not apply:

(a) if the occupier of the premises consents to those powers being exercised, or

(b) if giving notice that those powers are to be exercised would defeat the purpose for which they are to be exercised.

(3) Reasonable force may be used for the purpose of effecting entry under this Division.