(1) An authorised officer may remove a part from an unlicensed vessel, vehicle or aircraft held in the custody of the Republic for the purpose of immobilizing that vessel, vehicle or aircraft.

(2) A part removed under subsection (1) shall be kept safely and returned to the vessel, vehicle or aircraft on its lawful release from custody.

(3) A person shall not

(a) knowingly possess or arrange to obtain a part removed under subsection (1),

(b) knowingly possess or arrange to obtain or make a replacement or substitute a part for those removed under subsection (1), or

(c) fit or attempt to fit a part or a replacement or substitute a part to a vessel, vehicle or an aircraft held in the custody of the Republic.

(4) A person who contravenes a provision of subsection (3) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of not less than $1,000 and not more than $1 million or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding two years.