South Australian Current Acts

CROWN LAND MANAGEMENT ACT 2009 - SECT 64

64—Powers of entry, seizure etc

        (1)         Subject to this section, an authorised officer may for the purposes of the administration or enforcement of this Act—

            (a)         enter, and remain on, land;

            (b)         carry out an inspection of land;

            (c)         bring any equipment or other thing onto land, and use that equipment or thing on the land;

            (d)         take samples from land;

            (e)         take photographs, films, audio, video or other recordings;

            (f)         carry out work on land authorised by the Minister under this Act;

            (g)         seize and retain anything that the authorised officer reasonably suspects may constitute evidence of a breach of this Act.

        (2)         An authorised officer may seize any animals found trespassing on Crown land.

        (3)         Any such animals will be impounded, sold or otherwise disposed of or destroyed in accordance with policies determined by the Minister.

        (4)         In exercising powers under this section, an authorised officer may be accompanied by such assistants as are reasonably necessary in the circumstances.