Inspection of goods in movement: authorities may require conveyance documentation and inspect consignments upon interception. The Government may require the person in charge of a conveyance carrying consignments above a prescribed value to carry specified documents and devices, with the details of those documents validated in the prescribed manner. A proper officer intercepting such a conveyance may demand production of the prescribed documents and devices and inspect the goods; the person in charge is obliged to produce and permit such inspection for verification.
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Inspection of goods in movement: authorities may require conveyance documentation and inspect consignments upon interception.
The Government may require the person in charge of a conveyance carrying consignments above a prescribed value to carry specified documents and devices, with the details of those documents validated in the prescribed manner. A proper officer intercepting such a conveyance may demand production of the prescribed documents and devices and inspect the goods; the person in charge is obliged to produce and permit such inspection for verification.
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