27Powers of authorised officers in relation to items not taken into possession

#### 27 Powers of authorised officers in relation to items not taken into possession 27 Powers of authorised officers in relation to items not taken into possession > > (1) This section applies if an authorised officer reasonably believes an item is unattended but it is not necessary to take possession of the item. > > > (2) The authorised officer may— > > > > > (a) move the item to another place in the same general area so that the item does not— > > > > > > > (i) obstruct access to or within a public place, or > > > > > > > (ii) pose a risk to persons, animals or the environment, or > > > > > > > (iii) interfere with public amenity, or > > > > > (b) return the item to the owner of the item. > > > (3) The regulations may provide for additional matters relating to dealing with items that are not taken into the possession of authorised officers, including requirements about notices to be given to owners of, and other responsible persons for, the item.