Section 19

determining whether the provisions of this Act have been or are being complied with;

determining whether the conditions and limitations applicable to a licence have been or are being complied with by the licensee; or

ensuring the proper functioning at any premises of any device, apparatus or equipment installed in the course of an inspection.

search or examine any premises;

inspect or examine any matter or thing (including examining and calibrating any irradiating apparatus, instrument or measuring and control equipment);

take samples of any matter or thing for the purpose of examination or testing;

measure any quantity of nuclear material;

examine, take extracts from, or make copies of, any document (including any record kept in accordance with the requirements of this Act or the conditions of a licence);

interview any person on the premises (including making recordings of such interviews);

operate any equipment (including electronic equipment) located at the premises if the person exercising the power believes, on reasonable grounds, that the equipment can be operated without damaging it;

operate any photographic or video-recording equipment anywhere in or around the premises;

operate any radiation detection or measurement device;

apply any surveillance or containment measures; or

do anything that is prescribed or that is necessary or expedient for the carrying out of any of the acts mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (j), including —

restricting or prohibiting the access of persons and vehicles to or from the premises; and

applying labels, seals or other identifying and tamper-indicating devices.