Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00598:clause:1_407a:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00598
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 407A (pt 2/2)
Character Range: 1188635–1190183

secure the equipment, whether by locking it up, placing a guard or otherwise.

Notice about securing equipment
 (7) An authorised officer who wishes to secure electronic equipment under subsection (6) must give notice to the occupier of the premises of:
 (a) his or her intention to secure the equipment; and
 (b) the fact that the equipment may be secured for up to 24 hours.

Period for which equipment may be secured
 (8) Electronic equipment may be secured under subsection (6):
 (a) for a period not exceeding 24 hours; or
 (b) until the equipment has been operated by the expert;
whichever happens first.

Extension of period
 (9) If an authorised officer believes on reasonable grounds that expert assistance will not be available within 24 hours, the authorised officer may apply to a magistrate for an extension of that period.

Notice to occupier
 (10) An authorised officer must give notice to the occupier of the premises of his or her intention to apply for an extension under subsection (9), and the occupier is entitled to be heard in relation to the application.

Provisions relating to extensions
 (11) The provisions of this Division relating to the issue of a monitoring warrant apply, with such modifications as are necessary, to the issuing of an extension.

Definition
 (12) In this section:
relevant material means:
 (a) evidential material; or
 (b) any other material that is relevant for the purposes of finding out whether any or all of the provisions of an environmental law have been, are being or will be complied with.