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Terrorism (Emergency Powers) Act 2003
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27A Interpretation
(1) In this Part, unless the contrary intention appears:
adjoining place means a place that adjoins or provides access to a
subject place.
authorised police officer means a police officer:
(a) mentioned in section 27B(1); or
(b) authorised under section 27B(2).
place means premises or a vehicle.
special warrant means a warrant mentioned in section 27F.
subject place, for a warrant or application for a warrant, means the
place the subject of the warrant or application.
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(2) In this Part, a reference to the search of a place includes a
reference to the search for information that may be derived from, or
anything in, on or attached to the place.
Division 2 Authorisations to apply for covert search warrants