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(a) to enter and search the premises for articles and documents specified (either specifically or in any general category) in the warrant; and
(b) if any articles or documents so specified are found at the premises—to seize them.

(3) In this section and section 457, “document” means anything in which information of any description is recorded.

Disposal of seized evidence

457.—(1) This section applies where—

(a) an article or a document is seized under section 456; and
(b) either—
(i) no proceedings are brought for an offence under this Part within 6 months of the seizure; or
(ii) in the case of a seized article—proceedings are brought for an offence under this Part, but no order is made under section 455 in respect of the article.

(2) The article or document must be—

(a) returned to the person who was in possession of the article or document when it was seized; or
(b) if it is not practicable to so return the article or document—disposed of in accordance with section 108 of the Police Force Act (disposal of lost or unclaimed property deposited with police).


PART 9
REGULATION OF COLLECTIVE MANAGEMENT ORGANISATIONS
Division 1—Preliminary

Interpretation of this Part

458. In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires—

“cessation order” means a cessation order under section 465;