45MRequirements if hand-held scanner indicates metal

45M Requirements if hand-held scanner indicates metal

45M Requirements if hand-held scanner indicates metal

(1) This section applies if—

(a) a police officer uses a hand-held scanner in relation to a person in a designated area, and

(b) the hand-held scanner indicates that metal is, or is likely to be, present.

(2) The police officer may require the person to—

(a) produce the thing that may be causing the hand-held scanner to indicate that metal is, or is likely to be, present, and

(b) resubmit to the use of a hand-held scanner.

Note—

See also section 45L(3) in relation to the continued use of a power under this section.

(3) To avoid doubt, this section does not limit the powers of a police officer under Part 4.

s 45M: Ins 2024 No 31, Sch 1.