347Search warrants—announcement before entry

347 Search warrants—announcement before entry (1) A conservation officer must, before anyone enters premises under a search warrant— (a) announce that the conservation officer is authorised to enter the (b) give anyone at the premises an opportunity to allow entry to the (c) if the occupier of the premises, or someone else who apparently represents the occupier, is present at the premises—identify themself to the person.

(2) The conservation officer is not required to comply with subsection (1) if the conservation officer believes on reasonable grounds that immediate entry to the premises is required to ensure— (a) the safety of anyone (including the conservation officer or any person assisting); or (b) that the effective execution of the warrant is not frustrated.