242Construction of powers of search, seizure and related powers

#### 242 Construction of powers of search, seizure and related powers 242 Construction of powers of search, seizure and related powers > > (1) A power conferred by this Part to search for a thing includes a power to examine or inspect the thing and to take photographs and video recordings of the thing and, in the case of a record, a power to make a copy of the record. > > > (2) A power conferred by this Part to seize a thing includes— > > > > > (a) a power to remove the thing from the place where it is found, and > > > > > (b) a power to guard the thing in or on that place or to secure the thing from interference. > > > (3) A power conferred by this Part to search for a record includes a power to search for an electronic recording device. > > > (4) A power conferred by this Part to require a record to be produced includes a power to require an electronic recording device to be produced. > > > (5) However, a power conferred by this Part to take away a record merely for the purpose of making a copy of the record does not extend to electronic recording devices. > > > > Note. > > > > However, under section 264 a fisheries officer is permitted to seize anything that is connected with a fisheries offence. > > > (6) In this section— > > > > electronic recording device means a computer or other electronic device used or capable of being used for the keeping or transmission of records under this Act. > > **s 242:** Am 2012 No 31, Sch 2 \[11\]; 2015 No 59, Sch 1 \[128\].