Lotteries Act 1997

This section applies if—

an inspector is authorised to enter a place under this part only with the consent of the occupier or a warrant; and

the inspector enters the place after obtaining the necessary consent or warrant.

If the inspector enters the place with the occupier’s consent, the inspector may seize a thing at the place if—

the inspector reasonably believes the thing is evidence of an offence against this Act; and

seizure of the thing is consistent with the purpose of entry as told to the occupier when asking for the occupier’s consent.

If the inspector enters the place with a warrant, the inspector may seize the evidence for which the warrant was issued.

The inspector may also seize anything else at the place if the inspector reasonably believes—

the thing is evidence of an offence against this Act; and

the seizure is necessary to prevent the thing being—

hidden, lost or destroyed; or

used to continue, or repeat, the offence.

Also, the inspector may seize a thing at the place if the inspector reasonably believes it has just been used in committing an offence against this Act.