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Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000
sec.478How DNA samples may be taken
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### sec.478 How DNA samples may be taken
A DNA sampler may take a DNA sample from a person only by—
having the person use a mouth swab to swab the person’s mouth; or
collecting hair, including roots of the hair, from the person.
s 478 ins 2000 No. 22 s 18
sub 2003 No. 49 s 10
- (a) having the person use a mouth swab to swab the person’s mouth; or
- (b) collecting hair, including roots of the hair, from the person.