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TRADE MEASUREMENT ACT 2006 (NO. 13 OF 2006) - SECT 83

83 .         Powers in relation to measuring instruments

        (1)         If an inspector reasonably believes that a measuring instrument is used for trade, the inspector may —

            (a)         examine and test the instrument;

            (b)         require a person —

                  (i)         who is in the building, place or vehicle where the instrument is found; or

                  (ii)         who the inspector reasonably believes may be able to provide relevant information,

                to answer questions, or produce records under the person’s control, concerning the instrument or its use; and

            (c)         make copies of or take extracts from records so produced,

                and, if the inspector reasonably believes that an offence against this Act has been committed involving the measuring instrument, may seize and retain the instrument and any records so produced.

        (2)         Also, the inspector may record the details of any measuring instrument that is examined or tested under this section in the way the inspector considers appropriate, including by filming or photographing.



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