Forfeiture of things seized
198 Forfeiture of things seized
This section applies if—
a thing seized under this part is not required to be returned, or reasonable compensation is not required to be paid, under section 197; or
the director‑general is satisfied that—
the owner of a seized thing cannot be found after making reasonable inquiries (given the thing’s apparent value); or
a seized thing cannot be returned to its owner after making reasonable efforts (given the thing’s apparent value).
The thing—
is forfeited to the Territory; and
may be sold, destroyed or otherwise disposed of as the director‑general directs.
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