s 487ZA
In forceDisposal of seized things
Volume 2s 262-507, sch, Endnotes
Part 8EInvestigation powers relating to certain offences and provisions
Division 3Search warrants
Subdivision EGeneral provisions relating to seizure
487ZA Disposal of seized things
(1)
The Secretary or Australian Border Force Commissioner may dispose of a thing seized under this Division if:
(a)
the Secretary or Australian Border Force Commissioner has taken reasonable steps to return the thing to a person; and
(b)
either:
(i)
the Secretary or Australian Border Force Commissioner has been unable to locate the person; or
(ii)
the person has refused to take possession of the thing.
(2)
The Secretary or Australian Border Force Commissioner may dispose of the thing in any manner that he or she thinks appropriate.
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