Section 42 of the Supreme Court Act 1986 does not apply
136 Section 42 of the Supreme Court Act 1986 does not apply
Despite anything to the contrary in section 42 of the Supreme Court Act 1986, the sheriff or police officer may detain or immobilise a motor vehicle under this Part even if that motor vehicle—
is primarily used by that person as a means of transport; and
could not, but for this subsection, be detained or immobilised because of section 42 of the Supreme Court Act 1986.
Despite anything to the contrary in section 42 of the Supreme Court Act 1986, the sheriff may seize and sell a motor vehicle under this Part even if that motor vehicle—
is primarily used by that person as a means of transport; and
could not, but for this subsection, be seized and sold because of section 42 of the Supreme Court Act 1986.
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