160Power to seize evidence

160 Power to seize evidence (1) An ICRC inspector who enters premises with a warrant under this division may seize the evidence for which the warrant was issued. (2) An ICRC inspector who enters premises under this division with the consent of the occupier may seize a thing on the premises if— (a) the inspector is satisfied the thing is connected with an offence against this Act or a related law; and (b) seizure of the thing is consistent with the purpose of the entry as told to the occupier in seeking the occupier’s consent. (3) An ICRC inspector may also seize another thing on the premises if the inspector is satisfied— (a) the thing is connected with an offence against this Act or a related law; and (b) the seizure is necessary to prevent the thing being— (i) concealed, lost or destroyed; or (ii) used to commit, continue or repeat the offence. (4) Having seized a thing, an ICRC inspector may— (a) remove the thing from the premises where it was seized (the place of seizure) to another place; or (b) leave the thing at the place of seizure but restrict access to it. (5) A person must not, without ICRC’s approval, interfere with a thing to which access has been restricted under subsection (4). Maximum penalty (subsection (5)): 50 penalty units, imprisonment for 6 months or both.