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75 Search warrants
(1) A search warrant may be issued as authorised by any Act other than this Act.
S. 75(2) amended by No. 6/2018 s. 68(Sch. 2 item 81.3).
(2) An application for a search warrant must be supported by evidence on oath or by affirmation or by affidavit.
S. 75(3) amended by No. 3/2016 s. 6.
(3) An affidavit supporting an application for a search warrant may be a copy of an affidavit transmitted by facsimile machine or other means of electronic communication.