36LMagistrates' Court may extend 3 month period

36L Magistrates' Court may extend 3 month period

S. 36L(1) amended by No. 51/2024 s. 26.

(1) An inspector or a police officer may apply to the Magistrates' Court within 3 months after seizing a document or other thing under this Part for an extension of the period for which the inspector or police officer may retain the document or thing.

(2) The Magistrates' Court may order such an extension if it is satisfied that retention of the document or other thing is necessary—

S. 36L(2)(a) amended by Nos 49/2009 s. 43, 51/2024 s. 39(2).

(a) for the purposes of an investigation into whether a contravention of this Act, other than Division 1A of Part 2 or Part 3AA or 3AAB, or the regulations has occurred; or

S. 36L(2)(b) amended by Nos 49/2009 s. 43, 51/2024 s. 39(2).

(b) to enable evidence of a contravention of this Act, other than Division 1A of Part 2 or Part 3AA or 3AAB, or the regulations to be obtained for the purposes of a proceeding under this Act.

(3) The Magistrates' Court may adjourn an application to enable notice of the application to be given to any person.

S. 36M inserted by No. 43/2000 s. 15, amended by Nos 49/2009 s. 44, 51/2024 s. 39(2).