Seizing evidence at a place that may be entered without consent or warrant
390ZG Seizing evidence at a place that may be entered without consent or warrant
An authorised officer who enters a place the authorised officer may enter under this chapter without the consent of an occupier of the place and without a warrant may seize a thing at the place if the authorised officer reasonably believes the thing is evidence of—
the commission of an offence against this Act; or
a breach of a condition of a person’s lease, licence or permit.
However, if the authorised officer enters the place under section 390N(1)(c), (d) or (e), the authorised officer may seize a thing at the place only if the authorised officer also reasonably believes the seizure is necessary to prevent the thing being—
hidden, lost or destroyed; or
used to commit, continue or repeat an offence against this Act.
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