Commonwealth Consolidated Acts Commonwealth Consolidated Acts(1) A thing found at the * premises may be moved to another place for examination or processing in order to determine whether it may be seized under a * search warrant if:
(a) both of the following apply:
(i) there are reasonable grounds to believe that the thing contains or constitutes * tainted property or * evidential material;
(ii) it is significantly more practicable to do so having regard to the timeliness and cost of examining or processing the thing at another place and the availability of expert assistance; or
(b) the occupier of the premises consents in writing.
(2) The thing may be moved to another place for examination or processing for no longer than 72 hours.
(3) An * executing officer may apply to a magistrate for an extension of that time if the officer believes on reasonable grounds that the thing cannot be examined or processed within 72 hours.
(4) The * executing officer must give notice of the application to the occupier of * premises, and the occupier is entitled to be heard in relation to the application.
(5) If a thing is moved to another place under subsection (1), the * executing officer must, if it is practicable to do so:
(a) inform the occupier of the address of the place and the time at which the examination or processing will be carried out; and
(b) allow the occupier or his or her representative to be present during the examination or processing.