Section 135J — Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)

If:

(a) a search warrant is being executed in relation to premises; and

(b) the occupier of the premises, or another person who apparently represents the occupier, is present at the premises;

an inspector executing the warrant must, as soon as practicable:

(c) do one of the following:

(i) if the warrant was issued under section 135Z—make a copy of the warrant available to the occupier or other person (which need not include the signature of the judge who issued it);

(ii) if the warrant was signed under section 136—make a copy of the form of warrant completed under subsection 136(7) available to the occupier or other person; and

(d) inform the occupier or other person of the rights and responsibilities of the occupier or other person under Subdivision C.

Related sections

• s 135F — Announcement before entry under warrant
• s 135G — Inspector must be in possession of search warrant
• s 135H — Consent
• s 135K — Occupier etc. entitled to observe execution of search warrant
• s 135L — Occupier etc. to provide inspector etc. with facilities and assistance
• s 135M — Receipts for seized consumer goods and equipment

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