Singapore legislation
Clause 50
Clause 50
Powers of search and seizure
If the Director has reason to believe that any hazardous or toxic substance is being kept, stored, processed, treated, discharged or deposited, or air impurities are being emitted, or any hazardous or toxic substance or trade effluent is being discharged without his consent, the Director or any authorised officer may —
search the premises and take possession of any substance found therein and reasonably believed to be or contain hazardous substances;
require the production of records, certificates, notices and documents relating or reasonably believed to relate to any dealing in or with hazardous or toxic substances, emission of air impurities or discharge of trade effluent or toxic substance wherever and by whomsoever kept and whether kept under the provisions of this Act or the regulations or otherwise and take extracts therefrom;
take samples of any materials whether solid, liquid, gaseous or vapour found in the premises;
seal the samples and require the owner of the materials to send the samples to an analyst for analysis and bear any costs and expenses arising therefrom;
require the owner or analyst to submit the results of the analysis to the Director;
take such photographs as he thinks necessary for the purposes of this Act or the regulations; and
require any person whom he finds in the premises to produce his identity card or other identification papers for inspection for the purpose of an investigation or inquiry under this Act or the regulations.