Cap. 473 Art. 25Rightofaccessand inspection.

(1) The authority, or any person appointed by it for such purpose, shall, upon the production of his written authority and at all reasonable times, have the right to enter upon any land, building or place for the purposes of inspecting any stocks, books, records or documents, in order to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Act and the regulations thereunder and may inspect any such stocks, books, records or documents and may, without fee or reward, make extracts or copies of any such books, records or documents.

(2) If access is required in virtue of sub-article (1) to any premises occupied in whole or in part for the purpose of habitation, such access shall require the prior warrant issued by a Magistrate sitting in the Court of Magistrates in its civil jurisdiction.

(3) In the course of the exercise of the powers under this article, the authority may request the assistance of the Police.

(4) Any person who wilfully or maliciously refrains from giving his assistance, or wilfully obstructs, impedes or delays any person in the exercise of his duties or powers under this article shall be liable, on conviction, to a fine (multa) not exceeding one thousand and one hundred and sixty euro (1,160).

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