Victorian Numbered Acts

TRANSPORT (SAFETY SCHEMES COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT) ACT 2014 (NO. 27 OF 2014) - SECT 20

    (1)     Before executing a search warrant, the transport safety officer named in the warrant or an assistant to the officer must—

        (a)     announce that he or she is authorised by the warrant to enter the place, rolling stock or bus or board the vessel; and

        (b)     give any person at the place or on the rolling stock, bus or vessel an opportunity to allow that entry or boarding.

    (2)     However, the transport safety officer or an assistant to the officer need not comply with subsection (1) if he or she believes on reasonable grounds that immediate entry to the place, or into the rolling stock or bus, or boarding of the vessel is needed to ensure—

        (a)     the safety of any person; or

        (b)     that the effective execution of the warrant is not frustrated.