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6The power to seize an animal or vehicle under paragraph 4(b) or 5(2)(b) may only be exercised—
(a)where the animal or vehicle is in the possession or control of a person who the constable has reasonable grounds for suspecting has committed or is committing a relevant offence, and
(b)where the constable considers it appropriate to seize the animal or vehicle for the purposes of—
(i)enabling the animal or vehicle to be used in proceedings for a relevant offence, or
(ii)enabling the animal or vehicle to be forfeited in accordance with Part 2 of the Proceeds of Crime (Scotland) Act 1995.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. para. 6 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 31(2)
I2Sch. para. 6 in force at 3.10.2023 by S.S.I. 2023/262, reg. 2