65Seizure of things

65 Seizure of things (1) An authorised officer may seize a thing under section 64(1)(f) or (g) only if the officer reasonably believes the thing: (a) is connected with an offence against this Act and the seizure is necessary to prevent the thing from being: (i) concealed, lost, damaged or destroyed; or (ii) used to commit the offence; (b) is connected with an offence against this Act and the seizure is necessary to conduct tests for adducing evidence for a prosecution for the offence; or (c) poses a threat to the health or safety of persons or a threat of harm to the environment. (2) After seizing the thing, the officer may: (a) take, or direct another person to take, the thing to the place stated by the officer; or (b) give the directions about the handling and storage of the thing the officer considers appropriate. (3) A person must not, without the written consent of the Chief Health Officer: (a) interfere with or dispose of the seized thing; or (b) remove the seized thing from the place in or on which it was seized or to which it was taken by or under the direction of the officer. Maximum penalty: If the offender is a natural person – 100 penalty units. If the offender is a body corporate – 500 penalty units.

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