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Transport Safety Investigation Act 2003
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#### 35 Power to enter any premises with warrant
(1) The Chief Commissioner may enter any premises under an investigation warrant.
(2) Before entering premises under an investigation warrant, the Chief Commissioner must:
(a) announce that the Chief Commissioner is authorised to enter the premises; and
(b) give any person at the premises an opportunity to allow entry to the premises.
(3) However, the Chief Commissioner is not required to comply with subsection (2) if the Chief Commissioner believes on reasonable grounds that immediate entry to the premises is required:
(a) to ensure the safety of a person; or
(b) to ensure that the effective execution of the warrant is not frustrated.
(4) If the occupier of the premises is present at the premises, the Chief Commissioner must make available to the occupier a copy of the warrant or a copy of the form of warrant.
(5) In executing the warrant, the Chief Commissioner may use such force against persons and things as is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances.