ASSOCIATIONS INCORPORATION REFORM ACT 2012 (NO. 20 OF 2012) - SECT 172 Seizure of things not mentioned in the warrant

ASSOCIATIONS INCORPORATION REFORM ACT 2012 (NO. 20 OF 2012) - SECT 172

A search warrant issued under section 168(3) authorises an inspector named in the 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 Part; or

              (ii)     will afford evidence about the contravention of this Act or the regulations; and

        (b)     in the case of the seizure of a thing, 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.