# The Conflict Minerals (Compliance) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, Regulation 10: Powers of entry


(1) An inspector may, on serving reasonable notice, enter the premises of a Union importer at any reasonable hour for the purpose of carrying out the Secretary of State’s functions under these Regulations, except premises used wholly or mainly as a private dwelling house.
(2) The requirement to serve a notice under paragraph (1) does not apply—
(a) where reasonable efforts to agree an appointment have failed; or
(b) where an inspector reasonably believes that it would defeat the object of the entry.
(3) When entering premises under paragraph (1), an inspector —
(a) must, if requested, produce a duly authenticated authorisation document;
(b) may be accompanied by a representative of the Union importer; and
(c) may bring onto the premises such equipment as the inspector considers necessary.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2020/9780348213539/regulation/10 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-conflict-minerals-compliance-northern-ireland-eu-exit-regulations-2020/regulation-10
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