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In forcePower of destruction
Chapter 7Monitoring and enforcement
Part 2Powers of authorised persons
Division 6Dealing with seized things
196 Power of destruction
An authorised person may destroy a thing seized under this part if—
(a)
the thing consists wholly or partly of contaminated or decomposed matter; or
(b)
the authorised person reasonably believes the thing poses an immediate risk to public health or safety.
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