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AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAW AND FAIR TRADING ACT 2012 - SECT 165

Form and content of search warrants in relation to embargo notices

    (1)     A search warrant issued under section 164(3) may authorise an inspector named in the warrant to enter the premises specified in the warrant, if necessary by force.

    (2)     A search warrant issued under section 164(3) may authorise an inspector who enters premises to do any of the following—

        (a)     search for, seize and secure against interference the thing named in the warrant;

        (b)     test the thing named in the warrant to determine whether it complies with—

              (i)     a safety standard;

              (ii)     an interim ban;

              (iii)     a permanent ban;

              (iv)     an information standard;

              (v)     a recall notice.

    (3)     A search warrant issued under section 164(3) may authorise, in addition to an inspector, any other person named or otherwise identified in the warrant to execute the warrant.

    (4)     Sections 159 and 160 extend and apply to a search warrant issued under section 164(3).

    (5)     Except as provided by this Act, the rules to be observed with respect to search warrants under the Magistrates' Court Act 1989 extend and apply to warrants issued under section 164(3).

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