Powers of inspectors
7.—(1) An inspector who enters any premises in exercise of the powers under the Animal Health Act 1981 may–
(a)carry out any inquiries, examinations and tests;
(b)take any samples; and
(c)examine and copy any records kept under this Order,
which that inspector believes are necessary to ascertain whether the provisions of this Order have been or are being complied with.
(2) An inspector may, for the purposes of identification, mark anything in relation to which any of the powers in paragraph (1) above have been exercised.
(3) No person shall, or shall attempt to, deface, obliterate or remove any such mark as is referred to in paragraph (2) above.
(4) The occupier of any premises and any employee or agent of that person shall give such reasonable assistance to an inspector as may be required for the purpose of facilitating the exercise of the powers under paragraphs (1) and (2) above and, in particular, shall provide a printout of any records kept in electronic form.