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Police Administration Act 1978
174Application of section 166 to items in possession before
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174 Application of section 166 to items in possession before
commencement
(1) This section applies in relation to an item if, before the
commencement, the item:
(a) lawfully came into the possession of a member in the course
of the member's duties; and
(b) was not claimed, sold or otherwise disposed of under
section 166.
(2) The item may be dealt with in accordance with section 166 as in
force after the commencement.
commencement means the commencement of section 15 of the
Police Legislation Amendment (Powers, Appointments and Other
Matters) Act 2023.