PETROLEUM AND GAS (PRODUCTION AND SAFETY) ACT 2004 - SECT 763 Power to seize things

PETROLEUM AND GAS (PRODUCTION AND SAFETY) ACT 2004 - SECT 763

763 Power to seize things

(1) An inspector or authorised officer who, under this part, enters a place may seize a thing at the place if—

(a) the inspector or authorised officer reasonably believes the thing—

(i) is, or may be, evidence of an offence against this Act; or

(ii) may be required to investigate an incident; and

(b) for an entry made with the occupier’s consent—seizure of the thing is consistent with the purpose of entry as told to the occupier.

(2) An inspector or authorised officer who enters a place under a warrant may seize the evidence for which the warrant was issued.

(3) An inspector or authorised officer may also seize anything else at a place mentioned in subsection (1) or (2) if the inspector or officer reasonably believes—

(a) the thing is, or may be, evidence of an offence against this Act; or

(b) the seizure is necessary to prevent the thing being destroyed, hidden or lost or used to continue or repeat the offence; or

(c) the thing has just been used in committing an offence against this Act.