Singapore legislation
Clause 9
Clause 9
Power of inspection
An authorised officer may, for the purpose of ensuring compliance with this Act, do all or any of the following:
at any reasonable time enter and inspect any premises or conveyance in which the officer reasonably believes there is any item to which this Act applies or any document relating to the administration of this Act;
open or cause to be opened any door, window, lock, fastener, compartment, box, container or any other thing that the officer reasonably believes contains any such item or document;
inspect any such item, and take such item or any sample thereof free of charge;
inspect or copy, in whole or in part, any such document;
make such examination or inquiry as may be necessary to ascertain whether the provisions of this Act have been complied with;
exercise such other powers as may be reasonable and necessary for giving effect to the provisions of this Act.