(1) When a customs officer conducts a search, he or she may require any of the following persons to participate: Provided, That where none of them is available, the customs officer shall require a public official to participate:
1. The owner or custodian of any vessel, vehicle, aircraft, warehouse and other places;
2. A relative residing together or an employee;
3. A neighbor.
(2) The persons referred to in paragraph (1) 2 and 3 shall be adults.[This Article Wholly Amended on Dec. 30, 2010]