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ROOMING HOUSE OPERATORS ACT 2016 - SECT 62 Seizure of things not described in the warrant

ROOMING HOUSE OPERATORS ACT 2016 - SECT 62

Seizure of things not described in the warrant

A search warrant under section 59 authorises an inspector executing the search warrant, in addition to the seizure of any thing of the kind described in the warrant, to seize 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)     is evidence of a 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.