Regulation 9 Procedure where a sample is to be examined
England, Wales and Scotland
An authorised officer who has procured a sample under section 29 of the Act and who considers that it should be examined shall —
(a)
if necessary place the sample in a suitable container and seal the container;
(b)
mark or label the sample or container; and
(c)
as soon as reasonably practicable,
(i)
submit the sample for examination, and
(ii)
give notice to the owner that it is to be examined.