Merchant Shipping (Safe Containers Convention) Act, 2011 (Act No. 10 of 2011)7. Powers of inspectors |
| 1) | In addition to any powers that he or she may have under the regulations, an inspector may, without a warrant, at any reasonable time- |
| a) | board any vehicle, including a ship, train, truck or aircraft, or enter any premises if he or she believes on reasonable grounds that- |
| i) | there is significant evidence that the condition of a container in or on such vehicle or premises creates an obvious risk to safety; |
| ii) | there is a container in or on such vehicle or premises, for the purpose of verifying as to whether such container carries a valid Safety Approval Plate as required by the Convention; or |
| iii) | a provision of this Act has been contravened; and |
| b) | examine any record or document and make copies or extracts of such a record or document, found in such a vehicle, ship, train, truck, aircraft or premises. |
| 2) | The owner or person in charge of any vehicle boarded or premises entered by an inspector and every person in such vehicle or on such premises, must give the inspector all reasonable assistance to enable the inspector to perform his or her functions under this Act and must provide the inspector with any information that the inspector may reasonably require with respect to the administration of this Act. |
| 3) | An entry and inspection of premises without a warrant must be carried out only during normal hours of business and with the consent of the owner or person in control of the premises. |