If you own, occupy, or are in charge of a place, you must not get in the way of someone who is searching it with a warrant issued under section 19. This person has the right to search the place, and you should let them do their job. You should not obstruct them in any way.
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The owner, occupier, or person in charge, of a place that a person authorised pursuant to a warrant issued under section 19 enters for the purpose of searching shall not obstruct that person.
