Section 8: Functions of the State Task Force

(1)
The State Task Force shall, subject to the general control and supervision of the Federal Task Force, be charged with the overall responsibility of enforcing the provisions of this Act which shall include-
(a) seizing any drug or poison which is displayed for the purpose of sale in any premises not duly licensed or registered for that purpose;
(b) powers to enter at any reasonable time, (if need be by force) any premises in which there is reason to believe that the provisions of this Act are being contravened, and examining any article found therein;
(c) taking a sample or specimen of any article and opening and examining, while on the premises, any container or package;
(d) examining any books, documents or records found on the premises, which are reasonably believed to contain any information relevant to the enforcement of this Act and causing copies to be made thereof or extracts made therefrom; and
(e)
seizing any counterfeit, adulterated, banned or fake drug or poison or any unwholesome processed food products.
(2) The State Task Force shall have power to seal up any premises used or being used in connection with any offence under this Act until such time as the drug, poison or unwholesome processed food product, as the case may be, in the premises has been removed by the State Task Force or until such reasonable time as the Minister may determine in the circumstances.