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DANGEROUS GOODS (ROAD TRANSPORT) ACT 2009 (NO. 34 OF 2009) - SECT 92

Warrants—announcement before entry

    (1)     An authorised person must, before anyone enters premises or a vehicle under a warrant—

        (a)     announce that the person is authorised to enter the premises or vehicle; and

        (b)     give anyone at the premises or in the vehicle an opportunity to allow entry to the premises or vehicle; and

        (c)     if the occupier of the premises or vehicle, or someone else who apparently represents the occupier, is present at the premises or in the vehicle—identify himself or herself to the person.

    (2)     The authorised person is not required to comply with subsection (1) if the person believes on reasonable grounds that immediate entry to the premises or vehicle is required to ensure—

        (a)     the safety of anyone in relation to the subject-matter of the warrant; or

        (b)     the safety of the authorised person or anyone assisting the person; or

        (c)     that the effective execution of the warrant is not frustrated.



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