Queensland Consolidated Acts

LAND ACT 1994 - SECT 390ZG

390ZG Seizing evidence at a place that may be entered without consent or warrant

(1) An authorised officer who enters a place the authorised officer may enter under this chapter without the consent of an occupier of the place and without a warrant may seize a thing at the place if the authorised officer reasonably believes the thing is evidence of—

(a) the commission of an offence against this Act; or

(b) a breach of a condition of a person’s lease, licence or permit.

(2) However, if the authorised officer enters the place under section 390N (1) (c) , (d) or (e) , the authorised officer may seize a thing at the place only if the authorised officer also reasonably believes the seizure is necessary to prevent the thing being—

(a) hidden, lost or destroyed; or

(b) used to commit, continue or repeat an offence against this Act.