Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Travel Agents Act 1986 - SECT 39L

Announcement before entry

39L. Announcement before entry



(1) On executing a search warrant, the inspector executing the warrant-

   (a)  must announce that he or she is authorised by the warrant to enter the
        premises; and

   (b)  if the inspector has been unable to obtain unforced entry, must give
        any person at the premises an opportunity to allow entry to the
        premises.

(2) An inspector need not comply with subsection (1) if he or she believes on
reasonable grounds that immediate entry to the premises is required to ensure-

   (a)  the safety of any person; or

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