The authority would have had the power to question the owner or employees, as well as to search vehicles.

Áder said in a letter to parliament that those changes, if signed into law, could impact the constitutional rights of citizens while allowing actions that would not necessarily be purposeful or proportionate.

In line with the new amendment approved by parliament, the consent of the prosecutor’s office is required for the health authorities to enter and search a facility.

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