S.L. 449.32 Art. 11Marking, etc., of sampling.

The authorised officer shall ensure that each sample or part thereof is clearly marked, tagged or otherwise affixed with a label showing the following details:

(a) the type of sample;

(b) an indication from where the sample was taken;

(c) date and time of sampling;

(d) the signature of the authorised officer and that of the seller or responsible person: Provided that if the seller or the responsible person refuses, or is unable, or it is impractical for him to sign the sample as required in paragraph (d), the signature thereon of the authorised officer shall be sufficient:

Provided also that, if the seller or the responsible person refuses to be present during the taking of the sample, the authorised offcer may take the sample notwithstanding the absence of such seller or responsible person and the signature of the authorised offcer shall be considered as sufficient: Provided further that, where an authorised officer takes a sample from an automatic vending machine, the provisions of paragraph (d) shall apply as if the reference to the seller were substituted by a reference to the individual or person whose name appears on the machine as being the owner thereof or responsible person there for.