If an inspector needs to enter premises to investigate a possible offence under the Act that is currently occurring or may occur in the next 14 days, then the inspector may seek a 'search warrant' from the Magistrates Court. The search warrant may allow the inspector to:
- enter a premise
- seize things.
Inspectors are responsible for carrying out certain actions before entering premises under a search warrant. An inspector must make certain things available to an occupier or their representative if present during the execution of a search warrant. An occupier or their representative is entitled to be present during the search unless that person would impede the search or the person is under arrest and allowing the person to observe would interfere with the objectives of the search.
