217Announcement before entry

217 Announcement before entry (1) Before executing a search warrant, the inspector named in the warrant or a person assisting the inspector named in the warrant must— (a) announce that he or she is authorised by the warrant to enter the land or premises; and (b) give any person at the land or premises an opportunity to allow entry to the land or premises. (2) The inspector or a person assisting the inspector need not comply with subsection (1) if he or she believes on reasonable grounds that immediate entry to the land or premises is required to ensure— (a) the safety of any person; or (b) that the effective execution of the warrant is not frustrated.