HEALTH PROFESSIONS REGULATORY BODIES ACT, 2013 (ACT 857)
Section 18:
(1) The inspector may
(a) require a person on the premises to furnish information in the possession of the person concerning the activities carried out in the premises and the people who carry out the activities,
(b) inspect the premises and articles found on the premises, and
(c) take away materials or articles found on the premises.
(2) The inspector shall tender reasonable payment for a material or article taken away under this section.
(3) Despite subsection (2)
(a) payment shall not be tendered for materials or articles if the inspector reasonably suspects that the material or article is unfit for its purpose due to deterioration, impurity, adulteration or other defect;
(b) if the material or article is found to be fit, reasonable payment shall be tendered by the inspector for the portion of the material or article that is not returned to its owner in good condition; and
(c) payment shall not be tendered for a material or article if the inspector anticipates that proceedings for an offence under this Part may be brought in respect of the materials or articles.
(4) The inspector shall tender reasonable payment for the portion of the materials or articles that have been returned to the owner in good condition where proceedings are not commenced within six months.
(5) Where materials or articles are taken under this section, an inventory of the materials or articles shall be made and shall be signed by the senior allied health care professional or allied health care provider and the inspector and a copy of the inventory shall be given to the senior allied health care professional or the allied health care provider.
(6) The inspector shall seize the materials or articles that constitute an imminent danger to the public health or welfare.
(7) An inspector exercising any power conferred by this Part shall produce on demand a duly authenticated document which shows that the inspector has the authority to exercise the power.
Procedure to Follow
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Responsible Institution
Accra North
- Email: info@mdcghana.org
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