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Search and Surveillance Act 2012

Enforcement officers' powers and orders - Police and Customs officer powers to search in relation to delivery under section 12 of Misuse of Drugs Amendment Act 1978

80: Meaning of terms used in this subpart

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"What special words mean in this part of the law"

In this part of the law, some words have special meanings. When you see the words craft, package, and vehicle, they mean the same as in section 5(1) of the Customs and Excise Act 2018. You can find what these words mean by looking at that law.

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Police and Customs officer powers to search in relation to delivery under section 12 of Misuse of Drugs Amendment Act 1978

80Meaning of terms used in this subpart

  1. In this subpart, unless the context otherwise requires, craft, package, and vehicle have the same meanings as in section 5(1) of the Customs and Excise Act 2018.

Notes
  • Section 80: amended, on , by section 443(3) of the Customs and Excise Act 2018 (2018 No 4).