Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024A00091:section:47
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024A00091
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 47
Character Range: 75673–76754

47  Entering investigation area by consent or under a warrant
 (1) If an inspector reasonably suspects that there may be evidential material in an investigation area, the inspector may:
 (a) enter the investigation area; and
 (b) exercise the investigation powers.
Note 1: A reference in this Part to entering an investigation area includes a reference to boarding an Australian submarine or another vessel (see section 93).
Note 2: The investigation powers are set out in section 48 and subsections 49(2) and 52(2).
 (2) However, an inspector is not authorised to enter the investigation area unless:
 (a) a relevant person in relation to the investigation area has consented to the entry; or
 (b) the entry is made under an investigation warrant.
Note 1: For the definition of relevant person in relation to an investigation area, see subsection 5(1).
Note 2: If entry to the investigation area is with the consent of a relevant person in relation to the investigation area, the inspector must leave the investigation area if the consent ceases to have effect (see section 53).