Genetically Modified Organisms Act, 1997 (Act No. 15 of 1997)

16. Routine inspections by inspectors

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An inspector may during office hours, without warrant, enter any place or facility registered in terms of this Act in order to—

(a)open any container found in or upon such place or facility and which the inspector believes on reasonable grounds to contain material of any genetically modified organism;
(b)examine the material of any genetically modified organism and take samples thereof;
(c)inspect any activity or process carried out in or upon the place or facility in connection with genetically modified organisms; and
(d)require the owner or occupier thereof to produce for inspection or for the purpose of obtaining copies or extracts, thereof or therefrom any book, label shipping bill, bill of lading or other document with respect to the administration of this Act.