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Copyright Act 1994

Enforcement officers - Provisions relating to things seized

134W: Disposal of perishable things

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"Getting rid of seized things that might rot or spoil"

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You can seize things that break copyright laws. If the Commissioner of Police or chief executive thinks a seized thing will rot or spoil, they can get rid of it. They decide how and at what price, or cost, to dispose of it.

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Provisions relating to things seized

134WDisposal of perishable things

  1. If, in the opinion of the Commissioner of Police or chief executive, a thing seized may rot, spoil, deteriorate, or otherwise perish, he or she may dispose of it in the way and at the price (if any) or the cost he or she may determine.

Notes
  • Section 134W: inserted, on , by section 6 of the Copyright Amendment Act 2011 (2011 No 72).