Competition and Consumer Act 2010
154LAvailability of assistance and use of force in executing a search warrant
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154L Availability of assistance and use of force in executing a search warrant
In executing a search warrant:
(a) the executing officer may obtain such assistance as is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances; and
(b) the executing officer, or another inspector who is an officer assisting, may use such force against persons and things as is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances; and
(ba) a member of the Australian Federal Police who is an officer assisting may use such force against persons and things as is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances; and
(c) a person who is not an inspector, but who is an officer assisting, may use such force against things as is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances.