TRADE MEASUREMENT ACT 1989 - SECT 61 Powers in relation to measuring instruments

This legislation has been repealed.

TRADE MEASUREMENT ACT 1989 - SECT 61

61 Powers in relation to measuring instruments

(1) If an inspector reasonably believes that a measuring instrument is used for trade, the inspector may:

(a) examine and test the instrument,

(b) require a person in the building, place or vehicle where the instrument is found to answer questions, or produce records under the person's control, concerning the instrument or its use, and

(c) make copies of or take extracts from records so produced,

and, if the inspector reasonably believes that an offence against this Act has been committed involving the measuring instrument, may seize and retain the instrument and any records so produced.

(2) Also, the inspector may record the details of any measuring instrument that is examined or tested under this section in the way the inspector considers appropriate, including by filming or photographing.