Cap. 433 Art. 16Moving or handling of any container.

(1) Subject to the provisions of sub-article (2), no plant material, plant pest, soil or packing materials under examination or liable to be examined by an inspector shall be moved or handled in any way, nor shall any container be opened, except in accordance with the directions of an inspector.

(2) An officer of Customs or of the Post Office may move and handle a thing referred to in subsection (1) to the extent necessary for the proper performance of that officer’s duties provided that the enforcement and attainment of the objects of this Act are not prejudiced.