Part 7Common enforcement powers etc.: licensing and marine protection etc.
Common enforcement powers of entry, search and seizure
142Retention of seized items
(1)
This section applies to any item seized in the exercise of a power conferred by section 140.
(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,
(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.