Article 13 Inspections, taking samples etc.
An inspector who enters any land, building or other place in exercise of his powers under the Act may—
carry out such inquiries, examinations and tests, and
take such samples
as are necessary to ascertain whether the provisions of this Order have been or are being complied with.
An inspector may, for the purposes of identification, mark any animal, poultry, carcase, product or feedingstuff or other thing in relation to which any of the powers in paragraph (1) above has been exercised.
No person shall, or shall attempt to, deface, obliterate or remove any such mark as is referred to in paragraph (2) above.
The occupier of any land, building or other place or any person in his employment shall render such reasonable assistance to an inspector as the inspector may require for the purpose of facilitating the exercise of his powers under paragraphs (1) and (2) above.