63Warrant to enter place

63 Warrant to enter place

(1)  An authorised officer may apply to a justice of the peace, by information on oath, for a warrant in respect of a place if the authorised officer reasonably believes that an offence against this Act is about to be, is being or has been committed in or on the place.

(2)  The magistrate may issue a warrant if satisfied about the matters set out in the information.

(3)  A warrant authorises the authorised officer named in the warrant and any other person assisting the authorised officer, using such force as is reasonable –

(a) to enter, remain in and inspect the place specified in the warrant; and

(b) to exercise any powers the authorised officer may exercise in or on, or in respect of, any place lawfully entered under this Part.

(4)  The warrant must state –

(a) the purpose for which it is issued; and

(b) the nature of the offence or contravention for which the entry is authorised; and

(c) the hours during which entry to the place is authorised or state that the entry is authorised at any time of the day or night; and

(d) the date, within 28 days after the warrant's issue, on which the warrant ceases to have effect.

(5)  An authorised officer executing the warrant must produce the warrant for inspection if asked by the occupier of the place or another person in or on the place.