National Kenaf and Tobacco Board Act 2009 · Updated to 1 Oct 2018 · Part VII
59. Search and seizure without warrant
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to be found in or on any premises, person, vehicle, vessel or conveyance and that by reason of delay in obtaining a warrant under section 58 the object of the search may be frustrated, he may, without warrant, with such assistance and force as is necessary—
premises
“premises” means any place whether open or enclosed or whether on land or sea or whether movable or immovable and includes any house, factory, shop, conveyance, store, room, estate, smallholding, cubicle, shed or barn;
enter and search such premises;
stop and search such person, vehicle, vessel or conveyance;
conveyance
“conveyance” means any vehicle, vessel, ship, aircraft or any other mode of transport whether by air, sea or land;
inspect any kenaf, kenaf product, tobacco, tobacco product, conveyance, machinery, contrivance, equipment, book, record, document or other article as he considers necessary;
kenaf
“kenaf” means Hibiscus cannabinus from the plant species of the Hibiscus or any part thereof, and includes hybrids of this species, hybrids resulting from crossing this species or hybrids with any other species or hybrids of plants and genetically engineered versions of this species or hybrids;
verify the accuracy of records, statements or any information given to an authorized officer or to the Board;
Board
“Board” means the National Kenaf and Tobacco Board established under section 3;
collect samples of any kenaf, kenaf product, tobacco or tobacco product; or
kenaf product
“kenaf product” means any product originated from kenaf or any mixture containing kenaf such as cordage, paper, textile and bio-composite;
seize any kenaf, kenaf product, tobacco, tobacco product, conveyance, machinery, contrivance, equipment, book, record, document or other article which may be found and may be evidence of the commission of such offence.
tobacco
“tobacco” means the plant species of Nicotiana tabacum or any part thereof, whether in the uncured or cured state and includes hybrids of this species, hybrids resulting from crossing this species or hybrids with any other species or hybrids of plants and genetically engineered versions of this species or hybrids;