Section 255 Power to record evidence of offencesI1
An enforcement officer may use any device for the purpose of taking visual images of anything which the officer believes is evidence of the commission of a relevant offence.
The power conferred by this section is exercisable in relation to—
anything that is in or on,
anything that is attached to or otherwise forms part of, or
anything that is controlled from,
any vessel, marine installation, premises or vehicle.
The officer may require any person in or on the vessel, marine installation, premises or vehicle to afford such facilities and assistance with respect to matters under that person's control as the officer considers would facilitate the exercise of the power conferred by this section.
Annotations
Commencement
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S. 255 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 21
Notes on Part 8
Modifications
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Pt. 8: power to apply (with modifications) conferred (12.2.2026) by Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act 2026 (c. 6), ss. 14(4)(g), 32(1) (with s. 30)