CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT 1984 - SECT 30ZI

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT 1984 - SECT 30ZI

30ZI—Procedure on detaining or seizing alkaloid poppies or poppy straw

        (1)         If an inspector detains or seizes any seized material under section 30ZH, the inspector must immediately—

            (a)         make a written record of the detention or seizure; and

            (b)         give a detention or seizure receipt to the licensed grower or the licensed processor, as the case requires, that—

                  (i)         identifies the seized material taken; and

                  (ii)         states the name of the inspector who detained or seized the seized material; and

                  (iii)         states the reasons for the detention or seizure; and

            (c)         in the case of an inspector who is not a police officer, send a copy of the detention or seizure receipt to the Chief Executive; and

            (d)         in the case of an inspector who is a police officer, send a copy of the detention or seizure receipt to the Commissioner of Police and the Chief Executive.

        (2)         If an inspector detains or seizes any seized material under section 30ZH, the inspector, with any assistance necessary, may take or send the seized material to a place approved by the Chief Executive for it to be examined, tested or stored.

        (3)         This section does not limit or prevent the exercise of any power by a police officer to commence a proceeding in respect of compliance with this Part in relation to any seized material.