Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00559:clause:1_104:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00559
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 104 (pt 2/2)
Character Range: 145188–146185

disk, tape or other storage device from the premises.
 (5) A marine safety inspector may operate electronic equipment as mentioned in subsection (3) or (4) only if he or she believes on reasonable grounds that the operation of the equipment can be carried out without damage to the equipment.
 (6) The general monitoring powers include the power to secure a thing on premises for up to 72 hours if:
 (a) the thing is found during the exercise of general monitoring powers on the premises; and
 (b) a marine safety inspector believes on reasonable grounds that:
 (i) the thing affords evidence of the commission of an offence against this Law; and
 (ii) it is necessary to secure the thing in order to prevent it from being concealed, lost or destroyed before a warrant to seize the thing is obtained; and
 (iii) it is necessary to secure the thing without a warrant because the circumstances are serious and urgent.
Note: The period for which the thing is secured may be extended: see section 123.