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In forceAnnouncement before entry
Part 11Powers of inspection
Division 11.7Obligations and incidental powers of inspectors
162 Announcement before entry
(1)
An inspector must, before entering premises under a warrant—
(a)
announce that the inspector is authorised to enter the premises; and
(b)
give anyone at the premises an opportunity to allow entry to the premises.
(2)
An inspector is not required to comply with subsection (1) if the inspector believes, on reasonable grounds, that immediate entry to the premises is required—
(a)
to ensure the safety of a person; or
(b)
to prevent serious damage to the environment; or
(c)
to ensure that the effective execution of the warrant is not frustrated.
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