Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Wildlife Act 1975 - SECT 59D

Announcement before entry

59D. Announcement before entry



(1) Before executing a search warrant, the authorised officer named in the
warrant or a person assisting the authorised officer must announce that he or
she is authorised by the warrant to enter the premises or dwelling-house and
give any person at the premises or dwelling-house an opportunity to allow
immediate entry to the premises or dwelling-house.

(2) The authorised officer or a person assisting the authorised officer need
not comply with subsection (1) if he or she believes on reasonable grounds
that immediate entry to the premises or dwelling-house is required to ensure-

   (a)  the safety of any person; or

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