58Powers of authorised officers regarding suspected offences

### 58 Powers of authorised officers regarding suspected offences > > (1)  This section applies if an authorised officer believes on reasonable grounds that he or she will find evidence of an offence against this Act at premises, including on a vehicle or equipment at the premises. > > > (2)  The authorised officer may enter the premises and may – > > > > > > (a) search for or test the evidence; and > > > > > > > (b) do whatever is necessary to preserve the evidence, including placing it under seal, lock or guard; and > > > > > > > (c) seize the evidence. > > > (3)  However, if the premises are unattended or are a residence, the authorised officer may only enter them with the consent of the occupier or under the authority of a warrant issued by a magistrate. > > > (4)  [Schedule 3](#JS3@EN) has effect in relation to the issue, execution, effect and expiry of warrants for the purposes of this section. > > > (5)  Without limiting [subsection (2)](#GS58@Gs2@EN) , the authorised officer may – > > > > > > (a) stop or detain the vehicle or cause the vehicle to be stopped or detained; or > > > > > > > (b) search the vehicle or equipment; or > > > > > > > (c) direct a person in charge or apparently in charge of the vehicle or equipment to move the vehicle or equipment, or to cause it to be moved, to a suitable location for inspection. > > > (6)  The authorised officer may direct a person in charge or apparently in charge of the premises, vehicle or equipment or another person capable of doing so to give samples of a substance for examination and testing.