(1) An inspector may be assisted by other persons in exercising powers or performing functions or duties under this Part, if that assistance is necessary and reasonable. A person giving such assistance is a person assisting the inspector.
(2) A person assisting the inspector:
(a) may enter the premises; and
(b) may exercise powers and perform functions and duties under this Part; and
(c) must do so in accordance with a direction given by the inspector to the person assisting.
(3) A power exercised by a person assisting the inspector as mentioned in subsection (2) is taken for all purposes to have been exercised by the inspector.
(4) A function or duty performed by a person assisting the inspector as mentioned in subsection (2) is taken for all purposes to have been performed by the inspector.