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Part 5Amendments, repeals, and miscellaneous provisions
Amendments to search and seizure powers in other enactments (and to related provisions) used for law enforcement purposes or for law enforcement and regulatory purposes: Amendments to Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009

201Amendments to Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009

  1. This section amends the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009.

  2. Section 114(4)(c) is amended by omitting 149C(1) and (2), and 149D and substituting and 149C(1).

  3. Section 117 is amended by repealing subsection (2) and substituting the following subsection:

  4. The application must be made by an enforcement officer in the manner provided in subpart 3 of Part 4 of the Search and Surveillance Act 2012.

  5. Section 117(3) is amended by omitting A District Court Judge, Justice of the Peace, Community Magistrate, or Registrar and substituting An issuing officer (within the meaning of section 3 of the Search and Surveillance Act 2012).

  6. Section 117 is amended by repealing subsections (4), (5), and (6) and substituting the following subsection:

  7. The provisions of subparts 1, 3, and 9 of Part 4 of the Search and Surveillance Act 2012 apply.

  8. Section 118(1) is amended by repealing paragraphs (a), (b), and (e).

  9. Section 118(1)(c) is amended by omitting and seize.

  10. Section 118(3) is repealed and the following subsection substituted:

  11. The provisions of Part 4 of the Search and Surveillance Act 2012 (except subpart 3 and sections 118, 119, and 130) apply.

  12. Sections 119 to 122, 125 to 128, and 129 are repealed.

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