Copies of certain seized things to be given

In force

(1)

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 the owner or custodian of the document, thing or device as soon as is practicable after the seizure.

(2)

Subsection (1) does not apply—

(a)

to any document, thing or device moved under section 69(2); or

(b)

if the inspector is unable to discover the identity of the owner or custodian of any document, thing or device seized.

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68 Copies of certain seized things to be given