508Power to seize evidence

508 Power to seize evidence

508 Power to seize evidence

(1) An inspector who enters a place under this Part other than under a warrant may seize a thing in the place if—

(a) the inspector reasonably believes the thing is evidence of an offence against this Law or the Co-operatives National Law Act of this jurisdiction; and

(b) seizure of the thing is consistent with the purpose of entry as told to the occupier.

(2) An inspector who enters a place under this Part under a warrant may seize the evidence for which the warrant was issued.

(3) An inspector may also seize anything else in a place referred to in subsection (1) or (2) if the inspector reasonably believes—

(a) the thing is evidence of an offence against this Law or the Co-operatives National Law Act of this jurisdiction; and

(b) the seizure is necessary to prevent the thing being hidden, lost or destroyed or used to continue or repeat the offence.