It shall be lawful for a
person authorized under the provisions of section 292 or any other
provisions of this Act to make an entry for the purpose of
inspection or of search to open or cause to be opened a door, gate
or other barrier-
(a) if he considers the opening thereof necessary for
the purpose of such entry, inspection or search, and
(b) if the owner or occupier is absent or being
present, refuses to open such door, gate or
barrier.
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