Liquor Act, 2003 (Act No. 59 of 2003)Chapter 4 : Compliance30. Duty to produce documents, answer questions and assist inspector |
| (1) | Any person who is in possession of a document relevant to an inspection must produce that document at the request of the inspector. |
| (2) | An owner or occupier of any land or premises must provide any facility and assistance that is reasonably required by an inspector to conduct an inspection effectively. |
| (3) | Before questioning a person in terms of this Chapter, an inspector must inform that person of his or her applicable constitutional rights. |
| (4) | A person who is questioned by an inspector in terms of this Chapter must answer every question truthfully and to the best of his or her ability. |
| (5) | An answer or explanation given to an inspector may not be used or admitted in criminal proceedings against the person who provides it, except in proceedings against that person on a charge relating to— |
| (a) | the administration or taking of an oath; |
| (b) | the making of false statements; or |
| (c) | the failure to answer a lawful question fully and satisfactorily. |