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Rh (2) Every national inspector shall—
 * (a) if, at any time between the time of entry of any premises to be inspected and the time the inspection is completed, there is no person appearing to be in control of the premises, as soon as is practicable after completing the inspection give the occupier or person in control of the premises a written notice stating that the premises has been entered, and specifying the following matters:
 * (i) the time and date of entry;
 * (ii) the circumstances and purpose of entry; and
 * (iii) the name of every person entering;
 * (b) where applicable, have a warrant with him and produce it if required to do so; and
 * (c) where any thing is seized, give the occupier or person in control of the premises a written inventory of all things so seized.

Obstruction of national or international inspector, etc.

25.—(1) Any person who wilfully obstructs, hinders, resists, or deceives any national inspector or international inspector who is exercising any function contemplated, or any power provided for, in this Part or the Convention or any applicable facility agreement shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $15,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both.

(2) Nothing in this section shall apply to a refusal to give consent to entry by a national inspector who is not acting pursuant to a warrant referred to in section 21 or 22.

(3) Nothing in this section shall apply to a refusal to give consent to entry by an international inspector who is not acting pursuant to a warrant referred to in section 22.