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CurrentTampering with seized things
Part 8Investigation and enforcement
Division 2Powers of authorised officers
Subdivision 5Power to seize evidence
175 Tampering with seized things
(1)
If an authorised officer restricts access to a seized thing, a person must not tamper or attempt to tamper with it, or something restricting access to it, without an authorised officer’s approval.
Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.
(2)
If an authorised officer or a person acting at the officer’s direction makes seized equipment inoperable, a person must not tamper or attempt to tamper with the equipment, without an authorised officer’s approval.
Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.
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