National Veld and Forest Fire Act, 1998 (Act No. 101 of 1998)Chapter 8 : Enforcement27. Power to enter and search |
| (1) | A fire protection officer may enter and search any land or premises without a warrant if he or she has reason to believe that an offence has been or is being committed there and- |
| (a) | the person in control of the land or premises consents; or |
| (b) | the fire protection officer has reason to believe that a warrant would be issued if he or she were to apply for such warrant, but the delay caused by applying would defeat the object of the entry or search. |
| (2) | A fire protection officer may, without a warrant, stop, enter and search any vehicle, or stop and search any beast of burden which he or she reasonably suspects is being or has been used in the commission of an offence. |