(1) The Minister or the Chief Education Officer or any other person authorised in writing by the Minister or the Chief Education Officer may for the purpose of making enquiries, carrying out inspections and discharging such other duties as are imposed on him or her by this Act, enter the premises of any private educational institution during the hours of operation of that institution.
(2) The proprietor of a private educational institution shall during school hours, keep the school open to visits by the persons mentioned in subsection (1) above.
(3) A person who obstructs, makes a false representation or refuses to furnish any information required under subsection (1), under this Act or regulations made under this Act, to any person carrying out his or her official duty commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,000.