Section 7: Power of entry without warrant

7. Power of entry without warrant (1) Where a police officer, not below the rank of Assistant Superintendent, or a censor is satisfied, on information received and after such inquiry as he may determine, that there is good reason to believe that a stage play not approved for presentation or performance is about to be, or is being, presented or performed in public, in any place or building, he may, without warrant, with such assistance and by such force as may be necessary, by day or by night— (a) enter and search that place or building; and (b) order the presentation or performance not to take place, or to cease. (2) Any person who refuses to obey an order given by a police officer or censor under subsection (1) shall commit an offence. (3) A person who obstructs or hinders a censor or police officer in the exercise of his powers under this section shall commit an offence, without prejudice to prosecution under any other enactment.