(1)
A constable or an inspector may at any reasonable time enter and inspect any licensed premises, or any part of any licensed premises, to ascertain whether the licensee is complying with the provisions of this Act and the conditions of the licence.
(2)
A constable or an inspector may at any time enter and inspect any licensed premises when he or she has reasonable grounds to believe that any offence against this Act is being committed on those licensed premises.
(3)
For the purposes of exercising the power conferred by this section, a constable or an inspector may—
require the production of any licence, or any book, notice, record, list, or other document that is required by this Act to be kept, and examine and make copies of it; and
require the licensee or manager to provide any information or assistance reasonably required by a constable or an inspector relating to any matter within the duties of the licensee or manager.
(4)
A person commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine of not more than $2,000 who, without reasonable excuse,—
refuses or fails to admit to any licensed premises any constable or inspector who demands entry under this section; or
delays unreasonably in admitting to any licensed premises any constable or inspector who demands entry under this section.
(5)
A person commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine of not more than $2,000 who, being the licensee or a manager of any licensed premises, without reasonable excuse, refuses or fails—
to produce the licence or any document when required to do so under subsection (3)(a); or
to provide any assistance or information when required to do so under subsection (3)(b).
Compare: 1989 No 63 s 175