Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00243:section:168
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00243
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 168
Character Range: 189951–190568

168  Announcement before entry on warrant
 (1) Before executing a search warrant, the inspector named in the warrant or an assistant to the inspector must:
 (a) announce that he or she is authorised by the warrant to enter the place; and
 (b) give any person at the place an opportunity to allow that entry.
 (2) However, the inspector or an assistant to the inspector is not required to comply with subsection (1) if he or she believes on reasonable grounds that immediate entry to the place is needed to ensure:
 (a) the safety of any person; or
 (b) that the effective execution of the warrant is not frustrated.