Western Australian Current Acts

WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT 2020 - SECT 167B

167B .         Effect and execution of entry warrant

        (1)         An entry warrant has effect according to its content and this section.

        (2)         An entry warrant comes into force when it is issued by the JP.

        (3)         An entry warrant authorises the inspector executing the warrant to enter the place described in the warrant during the period of the warrant.

        (4)         An entry warrant may be executed by the inspector to whom it is issued or by any other inspector.

        (5)         An inspector executing an entry warrant at a place must, at the reasonable request of a person at the place, produce the warrant or a copy of it.

        (6)         An inspector (including an assistant under section 167D) may use force, other than force against a person, that is reasonably necessary in the circumstances when executing an entry warrant.

        (7)         An inspector executing an entry warrant may call on the assistance of a police officer who, in providing assistance, may use force, including force against a person, that is reasonably necessary in the circumstances.