168Powers related to seizures

168 Powers related to seizures (1) An inspector may do any of the following: (a) move a seized thing from the place of seizure; (b) take reasonable steps to restrict access to a seized thing at the place of seizure; (c) dismantle, or cause to be dismantled, any seized electrical (d) require the person in control of a seized thing: (i) to take it to a reasonable place by a reasonable time; and (ii) to remain in control of it at the place for a reasonable time. Examples for subsection (1)(b) 1 Sealing a thing and marking it to show access to it is restricted. 2 Sealing the entrance to a room where the seized thing is situated and marking it to show access to it is restricted. (2) A requirement imposed on a person under this section must be: (a) made by written notice; or (b) if it is not practicable to give it in writing – made orally and confirmed by written notice as soon as practicable. (3) A person who is required to do something by an inspector under this section must comply with the inspector's requirements. (4) A person commits an offence if the person: (a) is in control of a seized thing; and (b) is required by an inspector to do something under subsection (1)(d); and (c) fails to comply with the inspector's requirements.

Electrical Safety Act 2022 93 (6) If an inspector restricts access to a seized thing, a person must not tamper or interfere with it or something restricting access to it without an inspector's approval. (7) A person commits an offence if: (a) an inspector restricts access to a seized thing; and (b) the person intentionally tampers or interferes with: (i) the thing; or (ii) something restricting access to the thing; and (c) the person does not have an inspector's approval to engage in that conduct. (8) Strict liability applies to subsection (7)(a) and (c).