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sec.85Breaking seals on parcels

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### sec.85 Breaking seals on parcels A person must not wilfully open or break the seal of a parcel sealed under section 38 (2) (e) , unless the person is authorised to do so under this Act or ordered by a court to do so. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units or 6 months imprisonment. s 85 amd 2019 No. 31 s 110

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