23E   Embargo period for embargo notices

(1)  The embargo period specified in an embargo notice must not be longer than:

(a)  in a case where the investigator giving the notice secures consumer goods or equipment under this Division—24 hours, or

(b)  in any other case—28 days.

(2)  However, an investigator may, before the embargo period ends, apply to a Magistrate for an extension of the period.

(3)  If an investigator intends to make an application to extend the embargo period, the investigator must, before making the application, notify the occupier of the premises to which the embargo notice relates of that intention.

(4)  The occupier of the premises is entitled to be heard in relation to the application.

(5)  The Magistrate may extend the embargo period for a specified period if satisfied that the extension is necessary in all the circumstances.