182Entry of place – search warrant

182 Entry of place – search warrant (1) An authorised officer may apply to a justice of the peace, by information on oath, for a search warrant for a place if the officer reasonably believes an offence against this Act is about to be, is being or has been committed at the place. (2) The justice of the peace may issue a search warrant only if satisfied about the matters set out in the information.

Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2012 101 (3) The warrant authorises the officer named in the warrant, and any other person helping the officer, to enter the place and to exercise an authorised officer's powers under this Part. (4) The warrant must state: (a) the purpose for which it is issued; and (b) the nature of the offence or contravention for which the entry is authorised; and (c) the hours during which entry to the place is authorised or state that the entry is authorised at any time of the day or night; and (d) the date, within 30 days after the warrant's issue, the warrant ceases to have effect. (5) The authorised officer executing the warrant must, if asked by the occupier of the place or another person at the place, produce the warrant for the person's inspection.