Sale of Motor Vehicles Act 1977
70PReceipt for things seized
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70P Receipt for things seized (1) If an inspector seizes a thing under this part, the inspector must give a receipt for it to the person from whom it was seized. (2) If, for any reason, it is not practicable to comply with subsection (1), the inspector must leave the receipt, secured conspicuously, at the place of seizure under section 70E (Power to seize things). (3) A receipt under this section must include the following: (a) a description of the thing seized; (b) an explanation of why the thing was seized; (c) the inspector’s name, and how to contact the inspector; (d) if the thing is moved from the premises where it is seized— where the thing is to be taken.