C1Part 7Common enforcement powers etc.: licensing and marine protection etc.

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Common enforcement powers of entry, search and seizure

I1142Retention of seized items

1

This section applies to any item seized in the exercise of a power conferred by section 140.

2

The item may be retained so long as is necessary in all the circumstances and in particular—

a

for use as evidence at a trial for a relevant offence,

b

for forensic examination or for investigation in connection with a relevant offence.

3

No item may be retained for either of the purposes mentioned in subsection (2) if a photograph or a copy would be sufficient for that purpose.