30 (1) On application made without notice by an investigator, a justice of the peace may issue a warrant, if satisfied on information under oath that there are reasonable grounds to believe that, (a) there has been or is likely to be a contravention of or failure to comply with this Act or the regulations; and (b) there is in any place or conveyance anything relating to the contravention of or failure to comply with this Act or the regulations. 2018, c. 12, Sched. 2, s. 30 (1); 2021, c. 34, Sched. 2, s. 8 (1). Powers under warrant (2) Subject to any conditions contained in it, a warrant obtained under subsection (1) authorizes an investigator, (a) to enter or access the place or conveyance specified in the warrant and examine and seize anything described in the warrant; (b) to use any data storage, processing or retrieval device or system used in carrying on business in order to produce information or evidence described in the warrant, in any form; (c) to require a person to produce the evidence or information described in the warrant and to provide whatever assistance is reasonably necessary, including using any data storage, processing or retrieval device or system to produce, in any form, the evidence or information described in the warrant; and (d) to use any investigative technique or procedure or do anything described in the warrant. 2018, c. 12, Sched. 2, s. 30 (2); 2021, c. 34, Sched. 2, s. 8 (1). Obligation to produce and assist (3) If an investigator demands that a person produce evidence or information described in the warrant or provide assistance under clause (2) (c), the person shall produce the evidence or information or provide the assistance. 2018, c. 12, Sched. 2, s. 30 (3); 2021, c. 34, Sched. 2, s. 8 (2). Entry of dwelling (4) Despite subsection (2), an investigator shall not exercise the power under a warrant to enter a place or conveyance or part of a place or conveyance actually used as a dwelling, unless, (a) the justice of the peace is informed that the warrant is being sought to authorize entry into a dwelling; and (b) the justice of the peace authorizes the entry into the dwelling. 2018, c. 12, Sched. 2, s. 30 (4); 2021, c. 34, Sched. 2, s. 8 (1). Conditions on warrant (5) A warrant obtained under subsection (1) shall contain the conditions that the justice of the peace considers advisable to ensure that any search authorized by the warrant is reasonable in the circumstances. 2018, c. 12, Sched. 2, s. 30 (5). Execution of warrant (6) A warrant issued under this section shall specify the hours and days during which it may be executed. 2018, c. 12, Sched. 2, s. 30 (6). Expiry (7) Unless renewed, a warrant under this section expires not later than 30 days after the date on which it is issued. 2018, c. 12, Sched. 2, s. 30 (7). Renewal of warrant (8) A warrant under this section may be renewed for any reason for which it may be issued. 2018, c. 12, Sched. 2, s. 30 (8). Admissibility (9) A copy of a document or record that purports to be certified by an investigator as being a true copy of the original is admissible in evidence to the same extent as the original and has the same evidentiary value. 2018, c. 12, Sched. 2, s. 30 (9). Assistance (10) An investigator acting under the authority of a warrant issued under this section is authorized to call on police officers and experts to assist in the execution of the warrant and to use such force as is necessary in the execution of the warrant. 2018, c. 12, Sched. 2, s. 30 (10). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2021, c. 34, Sched. 2, s. 8 (1, 2) - 15/03/2022