Commentary on provisions of Act Section 5: Enforcement powers of authorised inspectors
Section 5 sets out the enforcement powers of authorised inspectors.
	Subsection (1) defines an "authorised inspector" as a person authorised in writing under this subsection by the Secretary of State.
	Subsection (2) states that an authorisation under subsection (1) is subject to any conditions or limitations specified in it.
	Subsection (3) allows an authorised inspector to enter and inspect, at any reasonable time, premises (other than a dwelling) occupied by any pest controller who is authorised by a glue trap licence, for the purposes of verifying any information relating to a glue trap licence application, or ascertaining compliance with any condition to which a glue trap licence is subject.
	Subsection (4) specifies that an authorised inspector must, if requested to do so, produce evidence of the inspector’s authorisation before entering any premises under subsection (3).
	Subsection (5) sets out the powers an authorised inspector has after entering a premises under subsection (3), including inspection powers and the power to seize and detain evidence.
	Subsection (6) specifies that the power to seize evidence under subsection (5) does not include power to seize an item which the person exercising the power has reasonable grounds for believing to be subject to legal privilege.
	Subsection (7) requires the inspector, on request, to provide a record of anything that is seized.
	Subsection (8) allows anything which has been seized under subsection (5) to be retained so long as is necessary, including for use as evidence in proceedings under this Act, or for forensic examination or for investigation in connection with an offence under this Act.
	Subsection (9) clarifies that nothing may be retained for the purposes in subsection (8) if a photograph, video recording or copy would be sufficient.
	Subsection (10) specifies that when entering a premises, an authorised inspector may take with them, for the purpose of assisting the inspector, any other person, and any equipment or materials.
	Subsection (11) allows a person taken onto premises under subsection (10) to exercise any power conferred by subsection (5) if the person is in the company, and under the supervision, of the inspector.
	Subsection (12) defines the term "dwelling".