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Paragraph 5

In the case of anything found on premises which the inspector has power to enter which appears to be a genetically modified organism, or to consist of or include genetically modified organisms, to take possession of it and detain it for so long as is necessary for all or any of the following purposes–

(i)

to examine it;

(ii)

to ensure that it is not tampered with before any examination of it is completed; and

(iii)

to ensure that it is available for use as evidence in any proceedings for an offence under these Regulations.