Copyright Act 1994

Border protection measures

143: Inspection of item

You could also call this:

"Looking at items held by Customs"

You can ask to look at an item that is being held because of a notice given under section 136(1), an investigation under section 137, or proceedings under section 141. The chief executive or a Customs officer must let you inspect the item if you have an interest in it. You can look at the item during normal office hours. You can also remove the item to inspect it, but you need approval from the chief executive or a Customs officer. They will tell you where, when, and how you can inspect it. You must give the chief executive or Customs officer at least 72 hours' notice before you inspect the item. This is so they can get ready for your visit.

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Part 7Border protection measures

143Inspection of item

The chief executive or a Customs officer shall, in respect of any item in his or her possession that is or may be the subject of—
a notice given under section 136(1); or
an investigation under section 137; or
proceedings under section 141,—
the item; or
any investigation under section 137, or any proceedings under section 141, in relation to the item—

A person referred to in subsection (1) may—
inspect the item during normal office hours; or
with the approval of the chief executive or a Customs officer, remove the item or an example of the item to such place, for such period, and on such conditions as the chief executive or Customs officer may specify, for the purpose of inspecting it.

Any person who intends to inspect any item under this section shall give the chief executive or Customs officer not less than 72 hours' notice of his or her intention to inspect that item.

Notes

Section 143(1): amended, on 1 October 1996, by section 289(1) of the Customs and Excise Act 1996 (1996 No 27).
Section 143(2): substituted, on 1 October 1996, by section 289(1) of the Customs and Excise Act 1996 (1996 No 27).
Section 143(3): amended, on 1 October 1996, by section 289(1) of the Customs and Excise Act 1996 (1996 No 27).