sec.529Power to seize evidence etc.

### sec.529 Power to seize evidence etc. An authorised person who enters a place under this part, other than under a search warrant, may seize anything, including a document, at the place if the authorised person reasonably believes the thing is evidence of an offence against this Act. An authorised person who enters a place with a search warrant may seize the evidence for which the warrant was issued. An authorised person who enters a place with a search warrant may also seize anything else at the place if the authorised person reasonably believes— the thing is evidence of an offence against this Act; and the seizure is necessary to prevent the thing being hidden, lost or destroyed or used to continue or repeat the offence. s 529 sub 2013 No. 52 s 94 (sec.529-ssec.1) An authorised person who enters a place under this part, other than under a search warrant, may seize anything, including a document, at the place if the authorised person reasonably believes the thing is evidence of an offence against this Act. (sec.529-ssec.2) An authorised person who enters a place with a search warrant may seize the evidence for which the warrant was issued. (sec.529-ssec.3) An authorised person who enters a place with a search warrant may also seize anything else at the place if the authorised person reasonably believes— the thing is evidence of an offence against this Act; and the seizure is necessary to prevent the thing being hidden, lost or destroyed or used to continue or repeat the offence. - (a) the thing is evidence of an offence against this Act; and - (b) the seizure is necessary to prevent the thing being hidden, lost or destroyed or used to continue or repeat the offence.