147Samples for analysis

#### 147 Samples for analysis 147 Samples for analysis > > (1) An inspector who seizes a portion or sample of regulated goods for analysis— > > > > > (a) must immediately notify the person from whom the portion or sample was taken of the inspector’s intention to submit it for analysis, and > > > > > (b) must divide the portion or sample into 3 parts and properly fasten and seal each part or (if that is impracticable) properly fasten and seal the whole portion or sample. > > > (2) If the portion or sample is divided into 3 parts, the inspector— > > > > > (a) must return one part to the person from whom it was taken, and > > > > > (b) must forward another part for analysis, and > > > > > (c) must retain the remaining part. > > > (3) If the portion or sample is not divided into 3 parts, the inspector must forward the whole of it for analysis. > > > (4) For the purposes of this clause, a portion or sample is properly fastened and sealed if— > > > > > (a) it is put into a container, and > > > > > (b) the container is marked with the name and address of the person from whom it was taken, and > > > > > (c) the container is fastened and sealed so as to prevent the container from being opened, or the name and address being removed, without the seal’s being broken.