Part 8Enforcement
C1Chapter 2Common enforcement powers
Annotations:
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
Entry, search and seizure
I1254Retention of seized items
1
This section applies to any item seized in the exercise of a power conferred by section 252.
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, or
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.
Pt. 8 Ch. 2 applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (18.9.2013) by Marine Act (Northern Ireland) 2013 (c. 10), ss. 39(1), 49 (with ss. 1(1), 46(3), 47)