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Trade in Endangered Species Act 1989

Endangered Species Officers

39A: Power to seize vehicles and containers

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"Stopping and taking vehicles and containers used for harming endangered species"

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If you are an Endangered Species Officer, you have the power to stop and seize a vehicle on land or in water. You can also stop and seize a parcel, package, or other container if you reasonably believe it contains endangered species. You can seize a vehicle or container if you think it has been used to commit an offence against the Trade in Endangered Species Act 1989, and it is in the possession of someone who has broken the law.

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Part 3Endangered Species Officers

39APower to seize vehicles and containers

  1. Any officer may stop and seize any vehicle on the ground or in water, or stop in transit and seize any parcel, package, case, bag, luggage, or other container, if the officer reasonably believes either—

  2. that the vehicle or container contains any endangered, threatened, or exploited species; or
    1. that the vehicle or container—
      1. is in the possession of a person who has committed an offence against this Act; and
        1. has been used in connection with the commission of an offence against this Act.

        Notes
        • Section 39A: inserted, on , by section 7 of the Trade in Endangered Species Amendment Act 1991 (1991 No 100).