(1)  For the purpose of carrying out an investigation, an investigator may apply to a magistrate for a warrant to enter premises.

(2)  The magistrate may, on application made under this section, issue a search warrant to an investigator if –

(a) the investigator satisfies the magistrate that there are reasonable grounds to suspect that relevant material is located at the premises; and

(b) the magistrate is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for issuing the warrant.

(3)  A search warrant authorises an investigator –

(a) to enter the premises specified in the warrant at the time or within the period specified in the warrant; and

(b) to exercise the powers in section 577 .

(4)  The warrant must state –

(a) that an investigator may, with any necessary assistance and force, enter the premises and exercise the investigator's powers under this Part; and

(b) the reason for which the warrant is issued; and

(c) the kinds of relevant material that may be seized under the warrant; and

(d) the hours when the premises may be entered; and

(e) the date, within 28 days after the day of the warrant's issue, the warrant ends.

(5)  A search warrant may be executed by the investigator to whom it is issued or by another investigator.

(6)  An investigator executing a warrant must, at the reasonable request of a person apparently in charge of the premises or any other person on the premises, produce the warrant.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.