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ESTATE AGENTS ACT 1980 - SECT 70N Seizure of things not mentioned in the warrant

ESTATE AGENTS ACT 1980 - SECT 70N

Seizure of things not mentioned in the warrant

A search warrant under section 70K authorises an inspector executing the search warrant, in addition to the seizure of any thing of the kind described in the warrant, to seize or take a sample of any thing which is not of the kind described in the warrant if—

        (a)     the inspector believes, on reasonable grounds, that the thing—

              (i)     is of a kind which could have been included in a search warrant issued under this Division; or

              (ii)     will afford evidence about the contravention of any Consumer Act; and

        (b)     in the case of seizure, the inspector believes, on reasonable grounds, that it is necessary to seize that thing in order to prevent its concealment, loss or destruction or its use in the contravention of this Act or any other Consumer Act.

S. 70O inserted by No. 103/2004 s. 40.