(1) This section applies if an authorised officer is intending to enter a
place under a warrant issued under this part.
(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 present at the
place who is an occupier of the place by producing a copy of the authorised
officer’s identity card or other document evidencing the authorised
officer’s appointment;
(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 immediate entry to the place is required to ensure
the effective execution of the warrant is not frustrated.
