(1) An ^* executing officer must, before any person enters ^* premises under a ^* search warrant:

(a)

announce that he or she is authorised to enter the premises; and

(b)

give any person at the premises an opportunity to allow entry to the premises; and

(c)

if the occupier of the premises, or another person who apparently represents the occupier, is present at the premises—identify himself or herself to that person.

(2) The ^* executing officer is not required to comply with subsection (1) if he or she believes on reasonable grounds that immediate entry to the ^* premises is required to ensure:

(a)

the safety of a person (including an ^* authorised officer); or

(b)

that the effective execution of the warrant is not frustrated.