Part 7Common enforcement powers etc.: licensing and marine protection etc.
Common enforcement powers of entry, search and seizure
135Power to enter and inspect premises
1
For the purposes of carrying out any relevant functions, a marine enforcement officer may enter and inspect any premises.
This is subject to section 137 (which provides that a warrant is necessary to enter a dwelling).
2
The officer may exercise the power conferred by this section only at a reasonable time, unless it appears to the officer that there are grounds for suspecting that the purpose of entering the premises may be frustrated if the officer seeks to enter at a reasonable time.
3
A marine enforcement officer may require any person in or on the premises to afford such facilities and assistance with respect to matters under that person’s control as the officer considers would facilitate the exercise of the power conferred by this section.