161Person in charge entitled to be present during search etc

161 Person in charge entitled to be present during search etc (1) If a person in charge of premises, or someone else who apparently warrant is being executed, the person in charge or the other person is entitled to observe the search being conducted. (2) However, the person is not entitled to observe the search if— (a) to do so would impede the search; or

(b) the person is under arrest, and allowing the person to observe the search being conducted would interfere with the objectives of the search. (3) This section does not prevent 2 or more areas of the premises being searched at the same time.