Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2008A00137:clause:1_18md
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2008A00137
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 18MD
Character Range: 117324–118098

18MD  Overview

      Overview of Division
         (1) Trade measurement inspectors have the power to enter business or residential premises or to inspect business vehicles. Inspectors also have the power to search and seize things. This includes powers to copy documents, record information and test articles and instruments.
         (2) A trade measurement inspector must not enter residential premises without consent or a warrant.
         (3) Trade measurement inspectors may collect evidential material (see section 18MF).
         (4) Section 18MG sets out the general powers of trade measurement inspectors to search and seize things.
         (5) Trade measurement inspectors may oblige a controller to answer questions or produce documents (see section 18MH).