Section 64. Power of police to seize infringing copies

64. Power of police to seize infringing copies. —[6] [(1) Any police officer, not below the rank of a sub-inspector, may, if he is satisfied that an offence under section 63 in respect of the infringement of 1. Ins. by Act 38 of 1994, s. 21 (w.e.f. 10-5-1995). 2. Subs. by Act 65 of 1984, s. 5, for "shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both" (w.e.f. 8-10-1984). 3. Ins. by Act 65 of 1984, s. 6 (w.e.f. 8-10-1984). 4. Ins. by Act 38 of 1994, s. 22 (w.e.f. 10-5-1995). 5. Ins. by s. 23, ibid . (w.e.f. 10-5-1995). 6. Subs. by Act 65 of 1984, s. 7, for sub-section (1) (w.e.f. 8-10-1984). copyright in any work has been, is being, or is likely to be, committed, seize without warrant, all copies of the work, and all the plates used for the purposes of making infringing copies of the work, wherever found, and all copies and plates so seized shall, as soon as practicable be produced before a Magistrate.] (2) Any person having an interest in any copies of a work[1] [, or plates] seized under sub-section (1) may, within fifteen days of such seizure, make an application to the Magistrate for such copies[7] [, or plates] being restored to him and the Magistrate, after hearing the applicant and the complainant and making such further inquiry as may be necessary, shall make such order on the application as he may deem fit.