If you agree to a search, it is unlawful if it is not for a reason listed in section 92. You should know that the person doing the search must follow certain rules, which are outlined in section 93(a), (b), or (c), or the search is not allowed. If someone gives permission for a search but they are not allowed to give that permission, the search is also unlawful.
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93: Advice that must be given before consent search undertaken, or
"What you must be told before someone searches you or your things with your permission"
95: Ability of persons under 14 years to consent to searches of places, vehicles, or other things, or
"Kids under 14 can't agree to searches, except when driving alone."
A search by consent is unlawful if—
