# Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023, Section 20: Monitoring and inspection of Part 2 obligations

Extent: E+W

(1) Regulations may make provision for—
(a) monitoring compliance with Part 2 obligations, and
(b) investigating suspected failures to comply with Part 2 obligations.
(2) Subject to subsection (3), regulations under this section may, in particular, make provision—
(a) conferring powers on inspectors—
(i) to enter premises;
(ii) to inspect and search premises;
(iii) to take copies of documents;
(iv) to take photographs and samples;
(v) to require the provision of information;
(b) for allowing inspectors, in carrying out their functions, to be accompanied by other persons;
(c) for treating matters as relevant breaches (see section 31), including—
(i) obstructing an inspector;
(ii) providing false information to an inspector;
(iii) impersonating an inspector.
(3) Regulations under this section—
(a) may not create criminal offences;
(b) may not authorise an inspector to enter a private dwelling without the consent of the occupier except in exercise of a warrant issued by a justice of the peace;
(c) may not authorise the use of force to enter premises;
(d) must contain provision to prohibit information obtained by inspectors under the regulations being used or disclosed otherwise than—
(i) for the purposes of this Part or Part 6 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, or
(ii) for prescribed purposes relating to safeguarding the health and welfare of animals.
(4) Regulations under this section are subject to the affirmative procedure.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/6/section/20 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/genetic-technology-precision-breeding-act-2023/section-20
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