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Australian Consumer Law and Fair Trading Act 2012
164Search warrants in relation to embargo notices
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164 Search warrants in relation to embargo notices
(1) If a thing is subject to an embargo notice, an inspector may apply to a magistrate for the issue of a search warrant permitting entry to the premises where the thing is kept or required to be kept for the purpose of monitoring compliance with a relevant provision or order.
S. 164(3) amended by No. 6/2018 s. 68(Sch. 2 item 10.2).
(3) If a magistrate is satisfied by the evidence, on oath or by affirmation or affidavit, that it is necessary for the effective monitoring of compliance with a relevant provision or order, the magistrate may issue the search warrant in accordance with the **Magistrates' Court Act 1989**.
***relevant provision or order*** means—
(a) section 162(4);
(b) a safety standard;
(c) an interim ban;
(d) a permanent ban;
(e) an information standard;
(f) a recall notice.