16BCopy of warrant to be given to person in control of place to be searched

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16B Copy of warrant to be given to person in control of place to be searched

If a person who has the management or control, or apparent management or control, of the place for the time being is present at a place when a search warrant is being executed, the inspector must—

(a) identify himself or herself to that person by producing his or her identity card for inspection; and

(b) give that person a copy of the execution copy of the warrant.

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