Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A00398:clause:3_10c
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A00398
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 3 cl 10C
Character Range: 16934–17673

10C  Seizures without offence‑related warrant in emergency situations

 (1) This section applies when an authorized officer has entered premises under section 10A or under a warrant issued under section 10B.

 (2) If the authorized officer suspects, on reasonable grounds, that:
 (a) particular evidential material is in or on the premises; and
 (b) it is necessary to seize the evidential material in order to prevent it from being concealed, lost or destroyed; and
 (c) it is necessary to do so without the authority of a warrant under section 10E because the circumstances are serious and urgent;
the authorized officer may seize the evidential material if he or she finds it there.

Division 3—Offence‑related searches and seizures