(1) Before executing a search warrant, the person named in the warrant or a person assisting him or her must—
S. 10.5.13(1)(a) amended by No. 25/2009 s. 15(1).
(a) announce that he or she is authorised by the warrant to enter the premises or vehicle located in a public place, as the case requires; and
S. 10.5.13 (1)(b) substituted by No. 25/2009 s. 15(2).
(b) give any person at the premises, on the vehicle or in the vehicle an opportunity to allow entry to the premises or vehicle.
S. 10.5.13(2) amended by No. 25/2009 s. 15(3).
(2) The person named in the warrant or a person assisting him or her need not comply with subsection (1) if he or she believes on reasonable grounds that immediate entry to the premises or vehicle is required to ensure—
(a) the safety of any person; or
(b) that the effective execution of the search warrant is not frustrated.
S. 10.5.14 (Heading) amended by No. 25/2009 s. 16(1).
S. 10.5.14 amended by No. 25/2009 s. 16(2)(3) (ILA s. 39B(1)).