116OUse of equipment to examine or process things

116O Use of equipment to examine or process things (1) An executing officer or an assisting officer may bring to the premises equipment reasonably necessary for the examination or processing of a thing found at the premises, to determine whether it is a thing that may be seized under an entry and search warrant. (2) The thing may be moved to another place for examination or processing if— (a) it is not practicable to examine or process it at the premises; or (b) the occupier of the premises consents in writing. (3) If a thing is moved to another place under subsection (2), the executing officer must, if practicable— (a) tell the occupier the address of the place, and when the examination or processing will be conducted; and (b) allow the occupier or occupier’s representative to be present during the examination or processing. (4) The executing officer or an assisting officer may operate equipment already at the premises to examine or process a thing to determine whether it is a seizable item, if the officer believes on reasonable grounds that— (a) the equipment is suitable for the examination or processing; and (b) the examination or processing can be conducted without damage to the equipment or thing.