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National Forests Act, 1998 (Act No. 84 of 1998)

Chapter 8 : Enforcement

67. Power to enter and search

 

(1) A forest 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 if—
(a) the person in control of the land or premises consents; or
(b) the forest 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 forest officer may, without a warrant, stop, enter and search any vehicle or search any pack-animal which he or she reasonably suspects is being or has been used in the commission of an offence.