Western Australian Current Acts

ANIMAL WELFARE ACT 2002 - SECT 39

39 .         Power to enter vehicles

        (1)         An inspector may enter a vehicle —

            (a)         with the consent of the occupier or person apparently in charge of the vehicle; or

            (b)         under a warrant issued under section 59; or

            (c)         unless the vehicle is a residence, if the inspector reasonably suspects that the vehicle —

                  (i)         has been, or is being, used in the commission of an offence under Part 3; or

                  (ii)         is likely to be, or to continue to be, used in the commission of an offence under Part 3 unless entry is effected.

        (2)         In order to enter a vehicle under subsection (1)(b) or (c) an inspector may —

            (a)         stop and detain the vehicle for as long as is reasonably necessary; and

            (b)         use such force as is reasonably necessary; and

            (c)         enter a non-residential place for the purpose of reaching the vehicle.