Article 7 Powers of inspectors
An inspector who enters any premises in exercise of his powers under the Diseases of Animals (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 shall—
carry out any inquires, examinations and tests;
take any samples; and
examine and copy any records,
he believes are necessary to ascertain whether the provisions of this Order have been or are being complied with.
An inspector may mark anything in relation to which any of the powers in paragraph (1) have been exercised.
A person shall not deface, or attempt to deface, obliterate or remove any such mark as is referred to in paragraph (2).
The occupier of any premises, or any person in his employment, shall give 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) and, in particular, shall provide a printout of any records kept in electronic form.