A 650
1992 No. 72
National AgrtcultumI See& Deem
(d) examine any record, register, document or any other material object
found in my place mentioned in paragraph (c) of this subsection and
seize the same if he has reason to believe that it may funish'evidence
of the commission of an offence punishable under this Decree: and
(e) excercise such other powers as may be necessary for carrying out
the purposes of this Dectee or any regulations made thereunder.
(2) The power conferred by this section includes power to break-open
a container in which any seed of any kind or variety may be contained or to
break-open the door of any premises where any such& may be kept for'sale:
Provided that the power to break-open the door shall be exercised only
after the owner or any other person in occupation of the premises, if he is
present therein, refuses to open the door on being called upon to do so.
(3) Where a Seed Inspector takes any action under paragraph (a) of
subsection (1) of this section, he shall, as far as possible, call not less than two
persons to be present at the time when such action is taken and take their
signatures on a mem&"andumto be prepared in the prescribed form and manner.
Offences and
penalties.
27.-(1) If any person
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(a) contravenes the provision of section 26 of this Decree: or any
risgulations made thereunder; or
(b) prevents a Seed Insptor from taking sample under this Decree; or
(C) pievents a Seed Inspector from excecising any other power
conferred on him by or under this Decree.
(d) contravenes any other provisions of this Decree,
he is guilty of an offence
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(2) A person who is guilty of an offence shall on conviction be liable
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(a) for the first offence, with tine which may extend to five hundred
naira, and
(b) in the event of such person having been previously convicted of an
offence under this section, to imprisonment for a term which may
extend to six months, or with tine which may extend to one thousand
naira, or to both such fint: and imprisonment.