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177 Security of seized things

S. 177(1) amended by No. 11/2016 s. 118(1).

(1) If an authorised officer or Aboriginal heritage officer seizes a thing under this Act, he or she must take reasonable steps to ensure that the thing is kept in a secure manner.

S. 177(2) amended by No. 11/2016 s. 118(2).

(2) A person must not tamper or interfere with any thing seized under this Act without the approval of an authorised officer or Aboriginal heritage officer.

10 penalty units.

S. 178 (Heading) amended by No. 11/2016 s. 119(1).