Tobacco and Other Smoking Products Act 1998
sec.197Seizing evidence at a place that may be entered without consent or a warrant
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sec.197 Seizing evidence at a place that may be entered without consent or a warrant
An authorised person who enters a place that may be entered under this part without the consent of the occupier and without a warrant, may seize a thing at the place if the authorised person reasonably believes the thing is evidence of an offence against this Act. Also, the authorised person may seize a thing at the place if the authorised person reasonably believes the thing is compromised goods. s 197 ins 2001 No. 20 s 38 amd 2025 No. 27 s 17 (sec.197-ssec.1) An authorised person who enters a place that may be entered under this part without the consent of the occupier and without a warrant, may seize a thing at the place if the authorised person reasonably believes the thing is evidence of an offence against this Act. (sec.197-ssec.2) Also, the authorised person may seize a thing at the place if the authorised person reasonably believes the thing is compromised goods.