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Misuse of Drugs Act 1981
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Part 4A — Targeted searches
20A. Terms used 45
Division 2 — Authorisations
20B. Authorisation to exercise powers to search a vehicle or a person 46
20C. Authorisation to exercise powers to search premises 47
Division 3 — Ancillary provisions in relation to exercising powers
20D. Other written laws 48
20E. Assistance when exercising powers under this Part 48
20F. Use of force 49