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Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Act 1994
sec.168Power to seize after boarding ship or entering a vehicle
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### sec.168 Power to seize after boarding ship or entering a vehicle
A shipping inspector who boards a ship or enters a vehicle under this part may—
seize a thing in or on the ship or vehicle; or
after searching the ship or vehicle—seize the ship or vehicle;
if the inspector believes, on reasonable grounds, the thing, ship or vehicle is evidence of the commission of an offence against this Act.
- (a) seize a thing in or on the ship or vehicle; or
- (b) after searching the ship or vehicle—seize the ship or vehicle;