Section 5: Powers of sampling officer

5. Powers of sampling officer (1) For the purposes of this Act, a sampling officer may— (a) at all reasonable times, enter any premises where chemical fertilisers are stored or sold; and (b) subject to subsection (2), obtain or take samples of any chemical fertiliser in the manner specified in the Third Schedule. (2) Where for the purposes of analysis, a sampling officer requires a sample of a chemical fertiliser in the possession or under the control of any person, he shall— (a) purchase the sample; (b) inform the person of his intention to cause it to be analysed; (c) divide the sample into 3 parts, which he shall mark, seal, sign and cause to be signed by the person; (d) deliver the first part of the sample to the person; (e) retain the second part for future comparison; (f) submit the third part to a Government Analyst for analysis.