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High Severity

Broad Inspection Powers Burden Businesses

Inspectors can enter business premises and seize equipment based on mere "reason to believe" unlicensed activity exists—without judicial pre-authorization or warrant. Combined with 66's criminal penalties for obstruction (up to 2 years imprisonment), this creates unpredictable operational disruptions and compliance costs. Businesses can lose critical ICT equipment before any independent tribunal review occurs, with particularly severe impact on startups and smaller businesses lacking resources to manage inspection risk and equipment seizure.