Revenue Act, 1867

Power to officers of Excise to enter premises of tobacco dealers and examine all tobacco there.

10. It shall be lawful for any officer of Excise at any time (but if between the hours of eleven at night and five in the morning, then in the presence of a constable or other lawful peace officer,) to enter into the premises of every person who shall sell or deal in or who shall have taken out a licence to sell or deal in tobacco or snuff, and to examine all tobacco or snuff in the premises of such person.

[S. 11 rep. 38 & 39 Vict. c. 66. (S.L.R.)]