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48 break open any window, lock or fastener, or use any other reasonable means to gain entry or access into the premises.

(6) If any person fails to comply with a written notice issued to the person under subsection (2)(e) or (f), the Director or enforcement officer may report such failure to a Magistrate who may then, in the Magistrate’s discretion, issue a warrant ordering the person to comply with the written notice.

(7) Any person examined under subsection (2)(g) is bound to state truly what the person knows of the facts and circumstances concerning matters under this Act, except that the person need not say anything that might expose the person to a criminal charge, penalty or forfeiture.

(8) A statement made by a person examined under subsection (2)(g) must—
 * (a) be reduced to writing;
 * (b) be read over to the person;
 * (c) if the person does not understand English, be interpreted in a language that the person understands; and
 * (d) after correction (if necessary), be signed by the person.

Equipment

27. The Director or an authorised officer may carry or have in his or her possession or under his or her control any truncheon, handcuffs or other similar means of restraint for the purposes of executing his or her duties under this Act.

Power to arrest without warrant

28.—(1) The Director or an authorised officer may arrest, without warrant, any individual whom the Director or authorised officer reasonably suspects, is committing or has committed an offence under section 14(10) or 15(8).

(2) If the Director or an authorised officer has reason to believe that an individual mentioned in subsection (1) is inside any place, the