137DSearch warrants

137D Search warrants (1) Where an information on oath is laid before a Local Court Judge alleging that there are reasonable grounds to believe that a vessel has been used, is being used or is about to be used, in contravention of section 137B and the information sets out those grounds and identifies the vessel, a Local Court Judge may issue a warrant authorizing an authorized person named in the warrant, with such assistance as the authorized person thinks necessary, to exercise all or any of the powers referred to in section 137C(1)(a), (b) and (e) in relation to that vessel. (2) A Local Court Judge shall not, under subsection (1), issue a warrant unless: (a) the informant or some other person has given the Local Court Judge either orally or by affidavit such further information (if any) as the Local Court Judge requires concerning the grounds on which the issue of the warrant is being sought; and

Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Act 1981 138 (b) the Local Court Judge is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for issuing the warrant. (3) A warrant issued under subsection (1) shall: (a) specify the purpose for which it is issued; (b) set out a description of the vessel in relation to which it is issued; and (c) specify a day, not being later than 7 days after the day on which it is issued, as being the day on which it ceases to have effect.