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s 85J

Occupier entitled to be present during search

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Part 6Surveillance and enforcement
Division 1Officers

85J Occupier entitled to be present during search

(1)

If a warrant is being executed and the occupier of the premises or another person who apparently represents the occupier is present at the premises, the person is, subject to Part IC of the Crimes Act 1914, entitled to observe the search being conducted.

(2)

The right to observe the search being conducted ceases if the person impedes the search.

(3)

This section does not prevent 2 or more areas of the premises being searched at the same time.

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