47Offence-related searches and seizures

47 Offence-related searches and seizures

(1) An inspector may only exercise powers under this section if she or he has reasonable grounds for suspecting that there is on any premises a particular thing that may be evidence of the commission of an offence under this Act.

(2) The inspector, with any assistants she or he considers necessary, may with the consent in writing of the occupier of the premises, enter the premises and search for the thing without applying for a search warrant.

(3) If the thing is found during a search under subsection (2), the inspector may—

(a) inspect any thing on the premises;

(b) inspect, and make copies of, or take extracts from, the thing;

(c) seize the thing if the inspector believes on reasonable grounds that it is necessary to seize it in order to prevent its concealment, loss or destruction.