CUSTOMS ACT 1901 - SECT 219ZK Nature of functions of Judge or Magistrate
CUSTOMS ACT 1901 - SECT 219ZK
Nature of functions of Judge or Magistrate(1) Where this Part confers on a Judge or Magistrate the function of issuing a warrant or giving an order, the function is so conferred on the Judge or Magistrate in a personal capacity and not as a court or a member of a court.
(2) Without limiting the generality of subsection (1), a
warrant or order issued or given by a Judge or Magistrate under this Part has
effect only by virtue of this Act and is not to be taken by implication to be
issued or given by a court.