Receipt must be given for any thing seized

In force

(1)

An inspector may not seize a thing, apparently in the possession or custody of a person, unless he or she makes out and tenders to the person a receipt for the thing seized that—

(a)

identifies the thing; and

(b)

states the name of the inspector and the reason why the thing is being seized.

S. 167(2) amended by No. 13/2025 s. 87.

(2)

If an inspector is unable to discover the identity of the owner or custodian of any thing seized, the inspector must leave the receipt with, or post it to, the owner of the premises or land from which the thing was seized.

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167 Receipt must be given for any thing seized