88Examination, analysis, measurement or testing of things seized or samples taken

88 Examination, analysis, measurement or testing of things seized or samples taken

(1) An authorised officer who seizes a thing, or takes a sample of, or from, a thing, at a place under section 77(1)(e) or under the authority of a search warrant may—

(a) if the authorised officer is not also a radiation analyst, give the thing or sample to a radiation analyst for examination, analysis, measurement or testing; or

(b) if the authorised officer is also a radiation analyst—

(i) complete a certificate of examination, analysis, measurement or testing for the thing or sample; or

(ii) give the thing or sample to a radiation analyst for examination, analysis, measurement or testing.

(2) A radiation analyst given a thing or sample under subsection (1) may complete a certificate of examination, analysis, measurement or testing for the thing or sample.

(3) If a radiation analyst completes a certificate of examination and analysis under subsection (2), the radiation analyst must give the certificate to the authorised officer who gave them the thing or sample as soon as practicable after completing the certificate.