Power to seize evidence from places
169 Power to seize evidence from places
A shipping inspector who enters a place under this part under a warrant may seize the evidence for which the warrant was issued.
A shipping inspector who enters a place under this part with the consent of the occupier may seize the particular thing for which the entry was made if the inspector believes on reasonable grounds the thing is evidence of an offence against this Act.
A shipping inspector who enters a place under this part may also seize another thing if the inspector believes on reasonable grounds—
the thing is evidence of the commission of an offence against this Act; and
the seizure is necessary to prevent—
the concealment, loss, death or destruction of the thing; or
the use of the thing in committing, continuing or repeating the offence.
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