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Planning Act 2023
479Remote application for search warrant
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479 Remote application for search warrant (1) An inspector may apply for a search warrant by phone, email or other form of communication (a remote application) if the inspector considers it necessary because of urgent or other special circumstances. (2) Before applying for the warrant, the inspector must prepare an application stating the grounds on which the warrant is sought. (3) However, the inspector may apply for the warrant before the application is sworn.