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(d) an assistance inspection is an inspection conducted pursuant to Parts II and XI of that annex.

[cf. 1996 c. 6 s. 24 U.K.]

27. Rights of entry, etc., for purposes of inspection

(1) If it is proposed to conduct a routine inspection, a challenge inspection or an assistance inspection in Hong Kong—

(a) the Commissioner may issue an authorization under this section in respect of that inspection (except such an authorization in relation to a challenge inspection or an assistance inspection to the extent that the area in which that inspection is to be conducted is domestic premises);

(b) in the case of a challenge inspection or an assistance inspection to the extent that the area in which that inspection is to be conducted is domestic premises, a magistrate may issue an authorization under this section in respect of that inspection if the magistrate is satisfied, by information on oath, that it is reasonably necessary for the domestic premises to be subject to that inspection.

(2) An authorization under this section shall—

(a) contain a description of the area (the specified area) in which the inspection is to be conducted;

(b) specify the type of inspection concerned;

(c) state the names of the members of the inspection team by whom the inspection is to be carried out; and

(d) in the case of a challenge inspection, state the name of any observer who may accompany the team.

(3) An authorization under this section shall have the effect of authorizing the inspection team—

(a) to exercise within the specified area such rights of access, entry and unobstructed inspection as are conferred on them by the verification annex; and

(b) to do such other things within that area in connection with the inspection as they are entitled to do by virtue of the verification annex (including things concerning the maintenance, replacement or adjustment of any instrument or other article).

(4) An authorization under this section shall in addition have the effect of—

(a) authorizing one or more than one in-country escort to accompany the inspection team in accordance with the provisions of the verification annex; and