Australian Capital Territory Current Acts

NATURE CONSERVATION ACT 2014 - SECT 351

    (1)     A thing found at premises entered under a search warrant may be moved to another place for examination or processing to decide whether it may be seized under the warrant if—

        (a)     both of the following apply:

              (i)     there are reasonable grounds for believing that the thing is or contains something to which the warrant relates;

              (ii)     it is significantly more practicable to do so having regard to the timeliness and cost of examining the thing at another place and the availability of expert assistance; or

        (b)     the occupier of the premises agrees in writing.

    (2)     The thing may be moved to another place for examination for not longer than 72 hours.

    (3)     A conservation officer may apply to a magistrate for an extension of time if the conservation officer believes on reasonable grounds that the thing cannot be examined within 72 hours.

    (4)     The conservation officer must give notice of the application to the occupier of the premises, and the occupier is entitled to be heard on the application.

    (5)     If a thing is moved to another place under this section, the conservation officer must, if practicable—

        (a)     tell the occupier of the premises the address of the place where, and time when, the examination or processing will be carried out; and

        (b)     allow the occupier or the occupier's representative to be present during the examination or processing.

    (6)     The provisions of this part relating to the issue of search warrants apply, with any necessary changes, to the giving of an extension under this section.