35NCopy of warrant to be given to occupier or other person present or notice left on premises

35N Copy of warrant to be given to occupier or other person present or notice left on premises

(1) If the occupier is present at premises where a licensing search warrant is being executed, the licensing inspector or police officer must—

(a) identify themselves to the occupier; and

(b) give a copy of the warrant to the occupier.

(2) If the occupier is not present at premises where a licensing search warrant is being executed, the licensing inspector or police officer must—

(a) identify themselves to a person at the premises; and

(b) give a copy of the warrant to the person.

(3) If no person is present at premises where a licensing search warrant is being executed, the licensing inspector or police officer, on leaving the premises, must leave a notice setting out—

(a) the time of entry; and

(b) the purpose of entry; and

(c) a description of all things done while on the premises; and

(d) the time of departure; and

(e) the procedure for contacting the licensing inspector or police officer or the Regulator for further details of the entry.

(4) Subsection (3) does not apply if the premises are abandoned or vacant.

S. 35O inserted by No. 51/2024 s. 37.