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Research Involving Human Embryos and Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction Act 2003
sec.45DOccupier entitled to be present during search
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### sec.45D Occupier entitled to be present during search
If a warrant under section 45A is being executed and the occupier of the premises or another person who apparently represents the occupier is present at the premises, the person is entitled to observe the search being conducted.
The right to observe the search being conducted ceases if the person impedes the search.
This section does not prevent 2 or more areas of the premises being searched at the same time.
s 45D ins 2007 No. 45 s 23
(sec.45D-ssec.1) If a warrant under section 45A is being executed and the occupier of the premises or another person who apparently represents the occupier is present at the premises, the person is entitled to observe the search being conducted.
(sec.45D-ssec.2) The right to observe the search being conducted ceases if the person impedes the search.
(sec.45D-ssec.3) This section does not prevent 2 or more areas of the premises being searched at the same time.