Practice question
Under CMTA Section221, may the search power include removal of a false bottom hiding dutiable or forfeitable goods?
- Yes; the statute expressly includes it
- No; concealment creates immunity
- Only the shipowner’s private accountant may act
- Only after the goods are sold
- Only if no goods are suspected
Legal references
- RA10863, Customs Modernization and Tariff Act, Sections221–222: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2016/ra_10863_2016.html
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