38 Requirements relating to seizure and impoundment of boats, caravans, and motor vehicles
  • An enforcement officer may seize and impound a boat, a caravan, or a car, campervan, housetruck, or other motor vehicle under section 37 only if the officer is satisfied on reasonable grounds that the seizure—

    • (a) is necessary to avoid any risk to the health of the public; or

    • (b) is necessary for the safety of the public; or

    • (c) is necessary to protect significant flora or fauna; or

    • (d) is necessary to ensure access to the local authority area or conservation land concerned; or

    • (e) is, in the circumstances, the most appropriate action to prevent the ongoing commission of the offence.