ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse Act
22. Seizure.
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
22. Seizure.
(1)During an inspection under this Act, an authorised officer may seize any thing by means of which or in relation to which the officer believes, on reasonable grounds, that this Act or the other written law has been contravened and a full inventory thereof shall be made at the time of such seizure by the officer.(2)The authorised officer may direct that the thing seized be kept or stored in the place where it was seized or that it be removed to another place.(3)Unless authorised by an officer, no person shall remove, alter or interfere in any manner with any thing seized.(4)Any person from whom a thing was seized may, within thirty days after the date of seizure, apply to the High Court for an order of restoration, and shall send notice containing the prescribed information to the Cabinet Secretary within the prescribed time and in the prescribed manner.(5)The High Court may order that the thing be restored immediately to the applicant if, on hearing the application, the court is satisfied that—(a)the applicant is entitled to possession of the thing seized; and(b)the thing seized is not and will not be required as evidence in any proceedings in respect of an offence under this Act.