Sale of Motor Vehicles Act 1977
70ISearch warrants—announcement before entry
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70I Search warrants—announcement before entry (1) An inspector must, before anyone enters premises under a search warrant— (a) announce that the inspector is authorised to enter the premises; and
(b) give anyone at the premises an opportunity to allow entry to the premises; and (c) if an occupier is present at the premises—identify himself or herself to the person. (2) The inspector is not required to comply with subsection (1) if the inspector believes on reasonable grounds that immediate entry to the premises is required to ensure— (a) the safety of anyone (including the inspector or any person assisting); or (b) that the effective execution of the warrant is not frustrated.