53Power to seize evidence

53 Power to seize evidence (1) An inspector who enters premises with a warrant under this part may seize the evidence for which the warrant was issued. (2) An inspector who enters premises under this part with the consent of the occupier may seize a thing on the premises if— (a) the inspector is satisfied the thing is connected with an offence against this Act; and (b) seizure of the thing is consistent with the purpose of the entry as told to the occupier in seeking the occupier’s consent.

(3) An inspector may also seize another thing on premises entered under this part if the inspector is satisfied— (a) the thing is connected with an offence against this Act; and (b) the seizure is necessary to prevent the thing being— (i) concealed, lost or destroyed; or (ii) used to commit, continue or repeat the offence. (4) Having seized a thing, an inspector may— (a) remove the thing from the premises where it was seized (the place of seizure) to another place; or (b) leave the thing at the place of seizure but restrict access to it. (5) A person commits an offence if— (a) the person interferes with a thing to which access has been restricted under subsection (4); or (b) the person does not have the construction occupations registrar’s approval to interfere with the thing.