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

(1) 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;

the occupier or other person is entitled to observe the execution of the warrant.

(2) The right to observe the execution of the search warrant ceases if the occupier or other person impedes that execution.

(3) This section does not prevent the execution of the search warrant in 2 or more areas of the premises at the same time.

Related sections

• s 135G — Inspector must be in possession of search warrant
• s 135H — Consent
• s 135J — Details of search warrant etc. must be given to the occupier of the premises
• s 135L — Occupier etc. to provide inspector etc. with facilities and assistance
• s 135M — Receipts for seized consumer goods and equipment
• s 135N — Return of seized consumer goods and equipment

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