Police powers of entry
21F Police powers of entry
If a police officer believes on reasonable grounds that a minor is in a declared sex club, the officer may, at any time of the day or night, enter the premises to ascertain whether an offence under this Part has been or is being committed.
A police officer exercising the power conferred by subsection (1) may, with or without assistance, break into the premises if entry is refused or is unreasonably delayed.
If a police officer is satisfied, on reasonable grounds, that a minor is in a declared sex club, the officer may remove the minor, or cause the minor to be removed, from the premises.
A person who wilfully delays or obstructs a police officer in the exercise of a power under this section is guilty of an offence.
Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.
In the exercise of a power conferred under this section, a police officer may request any person to answer any question relating to any suspected offence under this Part.
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