Section 74
Notice of seizure
of State Heritage Enactment 2017
(1)
Where any seizure is made under this Enactment, the enforcement officer or police officer making the seizure shall give a notice in writing of the seizure and the grounds of the seizure to the owner of the object, material, book, document, receptacle, conveyance or other thing seized by delivering a copy of such notice to the owner, if the owner or his whereabouts are known.
(2)
A notice under subsection (1) need not be given if the seizure is made in the presence of –
(a)
the owner;
(b)
the occupier of the premises; or
(c)
the person in control or in charge of the conveyance where the seizure is made under section 72.
(3)
Where any object, material, book, document, receptacle, conveyance or other thing are stored, kept or found the enforcement or police officer seizing the things shall prepare a list of the things seized and immediately deliver a copy signed by him to the owner or person in charge of the premises or conveyance which has been searched.
(4)
Where the seizure is made in or from any place or premises which is unoccupied, the enforcement officer or police officer shall whenever possible post a list of the things seized conspicuously at or on the place or premises.