Queensland Consolidated Acts

INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) ACT 1998 - SECT 208

208 Seizing evidence at places that may only be entered with consent or warrant

(1) This section applies if—

(a) the inspector is only authorised to enter the place under this part with the consent of the occupier or a warrant; and

(b) the inspector enters the place after obtaining the necessary consent or warrant.

(2) If the inspector enters the place with the occupier’s consent, the inspector may seize a thing at the place if—

(a) the inspector reasonably believes the thing is evidence of an offence against this Act or a corresponding law; and

(b) seizure of the thing is consistent with the purpose of entry as told to the occupier when asking for the occupier’s consent.

(3) If the inspector enters the place with a warrant, the inspector may seize the evidence for which the warrant was issued.

(4) The inspector may also seize anything else at the place if the inspector reasonably believes—

(a) the thing is evidence of an offence against this Act or a corresponding law; and

(b) the seizure is necessary to prevent the thing being—

(i) hidden, lost or destroyed; or

(ii) used to continue, or repeat, the offence.

(5) Also, the inspector may seize a thing at the place if the inspector reasonably believes it is being, has been, or is about to be, used in committing an offence against this Act or a corresponding law.