23Power to enter and search premises

23 Power to enter and search premises

(1)  A police officer may, without a warrant, enter and search any premises if –

(a) the police officer suspects on reasonable grounds that a person who is a designated person may be on the premises; or

(b) the police officer suspects on reasonable grounds that a vehicle that is a designated vehicle may be on the premises; or

(c) the premises are in an area that is a designated area.

(2)  The police officer must do as little damage as possible.

(3)  A police officer may direct a person to leave, or not to leave, any premises entered and searched under this Act.