(1) If a Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Inspector has reasonable grounds for suspecting that there may be on any premises or facility particular evidential material in relation to an offence against this Act, the inspector may enter and search the premises or facility and seize any evidential material, if—
(a) the occupier consents; or
(b) a warrant is issued authorising such entry, search and seizure.
(2) The powers of entry, search and seizure powers in subsection (1) may only be exercised in a manner that the inspector believes, on reasonable grounds, to be in accordance with safety procedures applicable at the premises or facility.
(3) A Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Inspector is not entitled to exercise any powers under paragraph (1) if—
(a) the occupier of the facility has required the Inspector to produce relevant proof of identity; and
(b) the Inspector fails to comply with the requirement.
(4) The Inspector may make items seized under a warrant available for the purpose of investigating or prosecuting an offence under another law of the State.
Division 4Warrants