Copies of certain seized things to be given

In force

(1)

Subject to subsection (2), if an inspector seizes—

(a)

a document; or

(b)

a thing that can be readily copied; or

(c)

a storage device containing information that can be readily copied—

the inspector must give a copy of the thing or information to—

(d)

the owner; or

(e)

person from whom the document, thing or device was seized—

as soon as is practicable after the seizure.

(2)

Subsection (1) does not apply—

(a)

to any document, thing or device moved under section 64(2); or

(b)

if the inspector is unable to discover the identity of the lawful owner or person from whom any document, thing or device is seized.

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