Powers in support of seizure
156 Powers in support of seizure
This section applies if an inspector is permitted to seize a boat, vehicle or anything else.
To enable the boat, vehicle or other thing to be seized, an inspector may, by written notice given to the person in control of the boat, vehicle or thing, require the person—
to take it to a specified reasonable place by a specified reasonable time; and
if necessary, to remain in control of it in the place for a reasonable time.
If, for any reason, it is not practicable to make the requirement by a written notice, the requirement may be made orally and confirmed by written notice as soon as practicable.
A person must comply with a requirement under this section, unless the person has a reasonable excuse for not complying with it.
Maximum penalty—200 penalty units.
Nothing in this section prevents an inspector making a further requirement under this section of the same person or another person in relation to the same boat, vehicle or thing, if it is necessary and reasonable to make the further requirement.
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