Commonwealth Numbered Acts

Eggs (Export Inspection Charge) Collection Act 1982 No. 15 of 1982 - SECT 9

9. (1) An authorized person may, with the consent of the occupier of any
premises, enter the premises for the purpose of exercising the functions of an
authorized person under this section.

(2) Where an authorized person has reason to believe that there are on any
premises (including premises of, or occupied by, a State or an authority of a
State) books, documents or papers relating to eggs inspected for export in
respect of which charge is, or may be, payable, the authorized person may make
application to a Justice of the Peace for a warrant authorizing the authorized
person to enter the premises for the purpose of exercising the functions of an
authorized person under this section.

(3) If, on an application under sub-section (2), the Justice of the Peace is
satisfied, by information on oath or affirmation-

   (a)  that there is reasonable ground for believing that there are on the
        premises to which the application relates any books, documents or
        papers relating to eggs inspected for export in respect of which
        charge is, or may be, payable; and

   (b)  that the issue of the warrant is reasonably required for the purposes
        of this Act, the Justice of the Peace may grant a warrant authorizing
        the authorized person, with such assistance as the person thinks
        necessary, to enter the premises, during such hours as the warrant
        specifies or, if the warrant so specifies, at any time, if necessary
        by force, for the purpose of exercising the functions of an authorized
        person under this section.

(4) A warrant granted under sub-section (3) shall specify a date after which
the warrant ceases to have effect.

(5) Where an authorized person has entered any premises in pursuance of
sub-section (1) or in pursuance of a warrant granted under sub-section (3), he
may exercise the functions of an authorized person under this section.

(6) A person shall not, without reasonable excuse, obstruct or hinder an
authorized person acting in pursuance of a warrant granted under sub-section
(3) or acting in pursuance of sub-section (5).

Penalty: $1,000 or imprisonment for 6 months, or both.

(7) The functions of an authorized person under this section are to search
for, inspect, take extracts from and make copies of any books, documents or
papers relating to eggs inspected for export in respect of which charge is, or
may be, payable.