Free Trade Zones Act 1966 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 3C · Administration and Enforcement
14T. Detention of goods for inspection
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Where the Director-General has reason to suspect that any person has committed an offence under this Act, the Director-General may by written notice require an FTZ cargo handler at a free trade zone to detain any goods in the free trade zone, that are in the possession, custody, charge or control of the FTZ cargo handler and in relation to which the offence is suspected to have been committed, for inspection by an officer of customs under section 14S(1)(g).
Director-General
“Director-General” means the Director‑General of Customs appointed under section 4(1) of the Customs Act 1960;
Subject to subsection (3), the officer of customs must complete inspection of the goods within 48 hours after the officer of customs is given access to the goods for the purposes of the inspection.
officer of customs
“officer of customs”, “proper officer of customs” and “senior officer of customs” have the same meanings as in the Customs Act 1960.
Where the Director-General certifies that, due to the nature or quantum of the goods or the complexity of the inspection required, the inspection of the goods cannot be completed within the time specified in subsection (2), then the inspection need not be completed within that time but must in any case be completed as soon as practicable.
goods
“goods” includes animals, birds, fish, plants and all kinds of movable property;
Any FTZ cargo handler who fails to comply with a written notice under subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 18 months or to both.