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Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002
45MRequirements if hand-held scanner indicates metal
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#### 45M Requirements if hand-held scanner indicates metal
45M Requirements if hand-held scanner indicates metal
> > (1) This section applies if—
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> > > (a) a police officer uses a hand-held scanner in relation to a person in a designated area, and
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> > > (b) the hand-held scanner indicates that metal is, or is likely to be, present.
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> > (2) The police officer may require the person to—
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> > > (a) produce the thing that may be causing the hand-held scanner to indicate that metal is, or is likely to be, present, and
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> > > (b) resubmit to the use of a hand-held scanner.
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> > Note—
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> > See also section 45L(3) in relation to the continued use of a power under this section.
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> > (3) To avoid doubt, this section does not limit the powers of a police officer under Part 4.
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> **s 45M:** Ins 2024 No 31, Sch 1.