Power of entry for ss 54–56

In force

(1)

For sections 54 to 56, a police officer may enter a place and stay on the place for the time reasonably necessary for the purpose of the entry.

(2)

However, the police officer may use reasonably necessary force to enter the place only if the entry is authorised by a police officer of at least the rank of inspector.

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57 Power of entry for ss 54–56