Does the law give police power to conduct warrantless searches?
• The inspection powers in the law are consistent with inspection powers under other legislation. The law does not allow police to enter their homes without their permission or a warrant. Police inspection powers are restricted to owners of prohibited or restricted weapons or those with 10 firearms or more, and they must provide advance notice and obtain the owner’s permission. Otherwise, a police warrant is needed. The legislation is also subject to the Charter. The claims about the abuse of police power appear to be attempts to fuel opposition to the law.
: The inspection powers in the law are consistent with inspection powers under other legislation. The law does not allow police to enter their homes without their permission or a warrant. Police inspection powers are restricted to owners of prohibited or restricted weapons or those with 10 firearms or more, and they must provide advance notice and obtain the owner’s permission. Otherwise, a police warrant is needed. The legislation is also subject to the Charter. The claims about the abuse of police power appear to be attempts to fuel opposition to the law.
