Power of person to search aircraft
18 Power of person to search aircraft
If in relation to an aircraft to which Part 2 or Part 3 of this Act applies, the person in command of the aircraft or any person authorised in writing for the purposes of section 26 of the Commonwealth Act, reasonably suspects that an offence against that Part has been, is being or may be committed on board or in relation to the aircraft, he may, with such assistance as is necessary, search or cause to be searched—
the aircraft and any person, luggage or freight on board the aircraft; and
in the case of an aircraft to which Part 3 of this Act applies and which is not engaged in a flight—any person who is about to board the aircraft and any luggage or freight that is about to be placed on board the aircraft.
A female shall not be searched under subsection (1) of this section except by a female.
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