s 56
In forceReturn of things seized but not forfeited
Part 4Searches of patients
Division 4.6Seizing property
56 Return of things seized but not forfeited
(1)
If a thing seized under this Act is not forfeited, the director‑general must return it to its owner—
(a)
not later than the end of 6 months after the day it was seized; or
(b)
if a proceeding for an offence involving the thing is started within the 6-month period—at the end of the proceeding and any appeal from, or the review of, the proceeding.
(2)
However, if the thing was being retained as evidence of an offence and the director‑general believes on reasonable grounds that its retention as evidence is no longer necessary, the director‑general must return it immediately.
(3)
In this section:
owner, of a thing—see section 54 (3).
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