15Issue of search warrants

15 Issue of search warrants (1) An inspector may apply to a magistrate for the issue of a search warrant in relation to a particular place if the inspector believes on reasonable grounds that there is, or may be within the next 72 hours, a particular thing (including a document) at the place that may afford evidence of the commission of an offence against this Act. S. 15(2) amended by No. 6/2018 s. 68(Sch. 2 item 39). (2) A magistrate may issue the search warrant if he or she is satisfied by evidence on oath or by affirmation, whether oral or by affidavit, that there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that there is, or may be within 72 hours, a particular thing (including a document) at the place that may afford evidence of the commission of an offence against this Act. (3) The search warrant may authorise a named inspector and any assistants the inspector considers necessary— (a) to enter the place or part of the place named or described in the warrant; and (b) to search for the thing named or described in the warrant. (4) In addition to any other requirement, the search warrant must state— (a) the offence suspected; and (b) the place to be searched; and (c) a description of the thing for which the search is to be made; and (d) any conditions to which the warrant is subject; and (e) whether entry is authorised to be made at any time, or during specified hours; and (f) that the warrant authorises entry on only one occasion; and (g) a day, not later than 7 days after the day the warrant is issued, on which it ceases to have effect. (5) A search warrant must be issued in accordance with the **Magistrates' Court Act 1989** and in the form prescribed under that Act. (6) The rules that apply to search warrants mentioned in the **Magistrates' Court Act 1989** extend and apply to search warrants under this section. S. 15A inserted by No. 31/2005 s. 9.