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CUSTOMS ACT 1901 - SECT 203H

Occupier entitled to be present during search or seizure

  (1)   If a search warrant or a seizure warrant in relation to premises is being executed and the occupier of the premises or another person who apparently represents the occupier is present at the place where the warrant is executed, the person is, subject to Part   IC of the Crimes Act 1914 , entitled to observe the search or seizure being conducted.

  (2)   The right to observe the search or seizure being conducted ceases if the person impedes the search or seizure.

  (3)   This section does not prevent 2 or more areas of the premises being searched at the same time.


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