Part 30Miscellaneous provisions applying to this Act generally
Powers of entry
454Warrant to inspect dwellinghouse, marae, etc
An issuing officer (within the meaning of section 3 of the Search and Surveillance Act 2012) who, on an application made by an authorised person in the manner provided for an application for a search warrant in subpart 3 of Part 4 of that Act, is satisfied that entry is essential to enable the inspection of a place referred to in section 453(3) to be carried out, may issue a warrant to the authorised person that authorises that person to enter the place.
The provisions of Part 4 of the Search and Surveillance Act 2012 (except subpart 2) apply.
Despite subsection (2), sections 118 and 119 of the Search and Surveillance Act 2012 apply only in respect of a constable.
In this section and section 455, authorised person means a person authorised by the Director.
Notes
- Section 454: replaced, on , by section 280 of the Search and Surveillance Act 2012 (2012 No 24).