Inspection of Financial Institutions Act, 1998 (Act No. 80 of 1998)

6A. Search and seizure

Purchase

(1)	Any entry upon or search of any premises in terms of section 4 or 5 must be conducted with strict regard to decency and good order, including—

(a)	a person's right to, respect for and the protection of dignity;

(b)	the right of a person to freedom and security; and

(c)	the right of a person to personal privacy.

(2)	An inspector may be accompanied and assisted by a police officer during the entry and search of any premises under section 4 of 5.

(3)	Any entry and search under section 4 or 5 must be executed by day, unless the execution thereof by night is justifiable and necessary.

[Section 6A inserted by section 151 of Act No. 45 of 2013]