PART 3Execution and Enforcement

Procedure where a sample is to be analysed19

1

An authorised officer who has procured a sample under section 29 of the Act and who considers it should be analysed shall divide the sample into three parts.

2

If the sample consists of sealed containers and opening them would, in the opinion of the authorised officer, impede a proper analysis, the authorised officer shall divide the sample into parts by putting the containers into three lots, and each lot shall be treated as being a part.

3

The authorised officer shall–

a

if necessary place each part in a suitable container and seal it;

b

mark each part or container;

c

as soon as reasonably practicable, give one part to the owner and notify the owner in writing that the sample will be analysed;

d

submit one part for analysis in accordance with section 30 of the Act; and

e

retain one part for future submission under regulation 20.