(1) This section applies in relation to Part 2 of the * Regulatory Powers Act as that Part applies in relation to the following:
(a) the provisions mentioned in subsection 92 - 1(1) of this Act;
(b) the information mentioned in subsection 92 - 1(2) of this Act.
Consent
(2) Before obtaining the consent of an occupier of premises who is an approved provider for the purposes of paragraph 18(2)(a) of the * Regulatory Powers Act, an * authorised officer must inform the occupier that the occupier has a responsibility under paragraph 63 - 1(1)(b) of this Act to cooperate with a person who is performing functions, or exercising powers, under Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act.
Note: See section 25 of the Regulatory Powers Act for additional rules about consent.
Securing electronic equipment etc.
(3) Sections 21, 22 and 33 of the * Regulatory Powers Act are taken to apply as if:
(a) a reference to "24 hours" in sections 21 and 22 of that Act were a reference to "48 hours"; and
(b) a reference to a "24 - hour period" in sections 21 and 22 of that Act were a reference to a "48 - hour period".
Asking questions and seeking production of documents
(4) The second reference to the occupier of premises in subsection 24(2) of the * Regulatory Powers Act is taken to include a reference to any other person on the premises.
(5) Before requesting a person who is an approved provider to answer a question, or produce a document, under subsection 24(2) of the * Regulatory Powers Act, an * authorised officer must inform the person that the person has a responsibility under paragraph 63 - 1(1)(b) of this Act to cooperate with a person who is performing functions, or exercising powers, under Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act.
(6) If an * authorised officer requests a person to answer a question, or produce a document, under subsection 24(2) of the * Regulatory Powers Act, the person is not required to comply with the request.