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In forceElectronic application
Chapter 3Investigation and enforcement
Part 2Entry of places by authorised persons
Division 3Entry under warrant
Subdivision 1Obtaining warrant
59 Electronic application
(1)
An application under section 57 may be made by phone, fax, email, radio, videoconferencing or another form of electronic communication if the authorised person reasonably considers it necessary because of—
(a)
urgent circumstances; or
(b)
other special circumstances, including, for example, the authorised person’s remote location.
(2)
The application—
(a)
may not be made before the authorised person prepares the written application under section 57(2); but
(b)
may be made before the written application is sworn.
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