43Specific powers available to authorised officers executing warrants

43 Specific powers available to authorised officers executing warrants

(1) If a warrant in relation to premises is being executed, the authorised officer and persons assisting executing the warrant may, if the warrant is still in force, complete the execution of the warrant after all of them temporarily stop the execution of the warrant and leave the premises: (a) for not more than one hour; or (b) for a longer period if the occupier of the premises consents in writing. (2) If: (a) the execution of a warrant is stopped by an order of a court; and (b) the order is later revoked or reversed on an appeal; and (c) the warrant is still in force; the execution of the warrant may be completed.