Commonwealth Consolidated Acts Commonwealth Consolidated ActsCircumstances in which this section applies
(1) This section applies if:
(a) a warrant under section 313 - 5 is being executed by an * authorised officer in respect of * premises; and
(b) the * occupier of the premises is present.
Obligations of authorised officer executing a warrant
(2) The * authorised officer must:
(a) make a copy of the warrant available to the * occupier; and
(b) show the occupier the officer's identity card; and
(c) inform the occupier of the occupier's rights and responsibilities under subsections (3) to (6).
Persons entitled to observe execution of warrant
(3) The * occupier, or a person nominated by the occupier who is readily available, is entitled to observe the execution of the warrant.
(4) The right to observe the execution of the warrant ceases if the * occupier or the nominated person impedes that execution.
(5) Subsection (3) does not prevent the execution of the warrant in 2 or more areas of the * premises at the same time.
Occupier to provide reasonable facilities and assistance
(6) An * occupier commits an offence if the occupier fails to provide the * authorised officer and any person assisting that officer with all reasonable facilities and assistance for the effective exercise of their powers under the warrant.