Powers of inspectors
7.—(1) An inspector who enters any premises in exercise of his 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,
he believes are necessary to ascertain whether any provisions of this Order have been or are being complied with.
(2) An inspector may mark anything in relation to which any of the powers in paragraph (1) above have been exercised.
(3) No person shall, or attempt to, deface, obliterate or remove any such mark as is referred to in paragraph (2) above.
(4) 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) above and, in particular, shall provide a printout of any records kept in electronic form.