Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Sch. 12 applied (prosp.) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), ss. 127(2), 129(4)
C2Sch. 12 applied (6.4.2014) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), ss. 127(2), 129(4); S.I. 2014/906, arts. 2, 3
C3Sch. 12 applied by S.I. 2013/2605, art. 21K(1) (as inserted (12.11.2018) by The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (External Investigations and External Orders and Requests) (Amendment) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1078), arts. 1(2), 8)
C4Sch. 12 applied by S.I. 2014/1893, art. 34K(1) (as inserted (12.11.2018) by The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (External Investigations and External Orders and Requests) (Amendment) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1078), arts. 1(2), 20)
12(1)Unless sub-paragraph (2) applies, an enforcement agent may not take control of goods whose aggregate value is more than—E+W
(a)the amount outstanding, and
(b)an amount in respect of future costs, calculated in accordance with regulations.
(2)An enforcement agent may take control of goods of higher value on premises or on a highway, only to the extent necessary, if there are not enough goods of a lower value within a reasonable distance—
(a)on a highway, or
(b)on premises that he has power to enter under this Schedule, either under paragraph 14 or under an existing warrant.
(3)For the purposes of this paragraph goods are above a given value only if it is or ought to be clear to the enforcement agent that they are.
(4)Sub-paragraph (1) does not affect the power to keep control of goods if they rise in value once they have been taken.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 12 para. 12(1) in force at 15.7.2013 for specified purposes by S.I. 2013/1739, art. 3(g)(v)
I2Sch. 12 para. 12(1) in force at 6.4.2014 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)
I3Sch. 12 para. 12(2)-(4) in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)