S. 83(1) amended by Nos 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 67.4), 6/2018 s. 68(Sch. 2 item 58.2), 24/2024 s. 58.
(1) On the evidence on oath or by affirmation or by affidavit of any authorised officer or police officer stating his belief that forest produce, liable to the payment of any royalty fees dues or charges under this Act, is secreted in any place other than a forest the Magistrates' Court may issue a warrant to search for such forest produce.
S. 83(2) inserted by No. 46/2012 s. 11, amended by Nos 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 67.4), 6/2018 s. 68(Sch. 2 item 58.2).
(2) On the evidence on oath or by affirmation or by affidavit of any authorised officer or police officer stating his or her belief that timber that has been cut, removed or otherwise dealt with contrary to the provisions of this Act are secreted in any place other than a forest the Magistrates' Court may issue a warrant to search for such timber.
No. 6073 s. 84.
S. 84 amended by Nos 41/1987 s. 103(Sch. 4 items 24.96, 24.97),
76/1998
s. 10(1)(u), 19/2018 s. 130, 42/2021 s. 83.