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Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986
24PDetails of warrant to be given to occupier
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24P Details of warrant to be given to occupier
(1) If the occupier is present at the premises or, if the premises is a vehicle, vessel or aircraft, a person is in or in charge of the vehicle, vessel or aircraft when a search warrant issued under this Part is being executed, the inspector must—
(a) identify himself or herself to the occupier or person; and
(b) give to the occupier or person a copy of the warrant.
(2) If the occupier is not present at the premises when a search warrant issued under this Part is being executed, the inspector must, if there is a person present at the premises, identify himself or herself to the person and give the person a copy of the warrant.
S. 24Q substituted by No. 65/2007 s. 95.