Section 35: Search warrant procurement

(1)
Upon an ex-parte application, a Magistrate or Judge of the High Court, may issue a warrant authorising the officer named in the warrant to enter and inspect a dwelling place, subject to any condition specified in the warrant, if the Magistrate or Judge is satisfied by information on oath that-
(a)
such a dwelling place is harbouring illegal or substandard tobacco or tobacco products; or
(b)
upon reasonable suspicion that, such a dwelling place has become a depot for harbouring illegal or substandard tobacco or tobacco products.
(2)
The police or authorised officer executing the warrant shall not use force except the use of force is specifically authorised in the warrant or is necessary.