Victorian Current Acts

AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAW AND FAIR TRADING ACT 2012 - SECT 164

    (1)     If a thing is subject to an embargo notice, an inspector may apply to a magistrate for the issue of a search warrant permitting entry to the premises where the thing is kept or required to be kept for the purpose of monitoring compliance with a relevant provision or order.

    (2)     An application under subsection (1) must be made with the written approval of the Director.

S. 164(3) amended by No. 6/2018 s. 68(Sch.  2 item 10.2).

    (3)     If a magistrate is satisfied by the evidence, on oath or by affirmation or affidavit, that it is necessary for the effective monitoring of compliance with a relevant provision or order, the magistrate may issue the search warrant in accordance with the Magistrates' Court Act 1989 .

    (4)     In this section—

"relevant provision or order" means—

        (a)     section 162(4);

        (b)     a safety standard;

        (c)     an interim ban;

        (d)     a permanent ban;

        (e)     an information standard;

        (f)     a recall notice.