89KAnnouncement before entry and provision of authority

89K Announcement before entry and provision of authority (1) Before executing a search warrant, the inspector named in the warrant or a person assisting the inspector must: (a) announce that entry to the place is authorised by the warrant; and (b) give any person at the place an opportunity to allow that entry. (2) The announcement is not required if the inspector or person assisting the inspector believes on reasonable grounds that immediate entry to the place is needed to avoid frustration of the warrant.

Petroleum Act 1984 100 (3) If asked by a person who appears to have management or control of a place where a search warrant is being executed, the inspector must: (a) produce the inspector's identity card for inspection by the person; and (b) give the person a copy of the warrant.