MINING ACT 1992 - SECT 248C Powers to enter premises

MINING ACT 1992 - SECT 248C

248C Powers to enter premises

(1) An inspector may enter--

(a) any premises at which the inspector reasonably suspects that any prospecting operations, mining operations or ancillary mining activities are being or are about to be carried out--at any time, and

(b) any premises that the inspector reasonably suspects have been, are being or are likely to be affected by prospecting operations, mining operations or an ancillary mining activity--at any time, and

(c) any premises where the inspector reasonably believes that documents that relate to any activity referred to in paragraph (a) or (b) are kept--at any time.

(2) The power to enter premises authorises entry by foot or by means of a motor vehicle or other vehicle, or by an aircraft, or in any other manner.

(3) Entry may be effected with the aid of such police officers or other inspectors as the inspector considers necessary and with the use of reasonable force.

(4) Entry may be effected to any premises with the authority of a search warrant under section 248F.