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In forcePower of destruction
Chapter 10Appointment and powers of officers
Part 4Other authorised officers’ powers and related matters
Division 5Seizure by authorised officers and forfeiture
Subdivision 5Dealing with property forfeited or transferred to relevant entity or the State
318 Power of destruction
An authorised officer may destroy a thing seized under this division if—
(a)
the thing consists wholly or partly of contaminated or decomposed matter; or
(b)
the authorised officer reasonably believes the thing poses an immediate biosecurity risk.
This Act’s bill:Explanatory memorandumSecond reading speech
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