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LEGAL PROFESSION ACT 2007 - SECT 575

Investigator’s power to enter premises

(1)  For the purpose of carrying out an investigation, an investigator may enter and remain on any premises to exercise the powers in section 577 .
(2)  In the case of a trust account investigation, the investigator –
(a) may enter any premises, other than residential premises, without the need for consent or a search warrant; and
(b) may enter residential premises –
(i) at any time with the consent of the occupier; or
(ii) under the authority of a search warrant issued under this Part.
(3)  In the case of a complaint investigation, the investigator may only enter any premises –
(a) at any time with the consent of the occupier; or
(b) under the authority of a search warrant issued under this Part.
(4)  The investigator must, at the reasonable request of a person apparently in charge of the premises or any other person on the premises, produce evidence of his or her appointment.
Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.



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