This legislation has been repealed.
(1) If an authorised officer under this Act believes on reasonable grounds that there is, or there will be within the next 72 hours, evidence of an offence at a residence, at unattended premises or at an unattended vehicle or equipment, the authorised officer under this Act may apply to an authorised officer within the meaning of the Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002 for a warrant authorising him or her to enter the premises, vehicle or equipment and seize the evidence.
(2) The authorised officer within the meaning of the Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002 must not issue a warrant unless he or she is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for doing so.
(3) Division 4 of Part 5 of the Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002 applies to a search warrant issued under this section.