International Trade Administration Act, 2002 (Act No. 71 of 2002)Chapter 4 : Investigation, evaluation and adjudication proceduresPart E – Powers of investigative search and inspections44. Power to enter and search without warrant |
| (1) | An investigating officer may, without a warrant, enter and search premises other than a private dwelling. |
| (2) | The investigating officer conducting the search must, before entering and searching— |
| (a) | believe on reasonable grounds that a warrant would be issued under section 43 if applied for, and that the delay in obtaining a warrant would defeat the object or purpose of the entry and search; and |
| (b) | provide identification to the owner or person in control of the premises and explain to that person the purpose of the search; or |
| (c) | get permission from that person to enter and search the premises. |
| (3) | An entry and search without a warrant may be carried out only during the day, unless carrying it out at night is justifiable and necessary. |