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CurrentRequirement of person in control of thing to be seized
Chapter 10Authorised persons
Part 4Other authorised persons’ powers and related matters
Division 3Seizure and forfeiture
Subdivision 2Powers to support seizure
217 Requirement of person in control of thing to be seized
(1)
To enable a thing to be seized, an authorised person may require the person in control of it—
(a)
to take it to a stated reasonable place by a stated reasonable time; and
(b)
if necessary, to remain in control of it at the stated place for a stated reasonable time.
(2)
The requirement—
(a)
must be made by notice; or
(b)
if for any reason it is not practicable to give a notice, may be made orally and confirmed by notice as soon as practicable.
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