Point in time view as at 29/12/2022.
Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009, Section 254 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 06 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
(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.
Commencement Information
I1S. 254 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 21
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