(1) This section applies if an authorised officer named
in a warrant issued under this subdivision for a place is intending to enter
the place under the warrant.
(2) Before entering the place, the authorised
officer must do or make a reasonable attempt to do the following things—
(a)
identify himself or herself to a person who is an occupier of the place and is
present by producing a copy of the authorised officer’s identity card or
another document evidencing the authorised officer’s appointment;
(b) give
the person a copy of the warrant;
(c) tell the person the authorised officer
is permitted by the warrant to enter the place;
(d) give the person an
opportunity to allow the authorised officer immediate entry to the place
without using force.
(3) However, the authorised officer need not comply with
subsection (2) if the authorised officer believes on reasonable grounds that
entry to the place without compliance is required to ensure the effective
execution of the warrant is not frustrated.
(4) In this section—
"warrant" includes a duplicate warrant mentioned in section 200O(3) .
