s 20R
In forceReturn of seized item
Part 2APowers exercisable under special area declaration
Division 4Seizure of terrorism related items and serious offence related items
20R Return of seized item
(1)
The owner of the seized item may request the return of the item.
(2) Subject to subsection (3), the responsible police officer must return the seized item to the owner if the owner requests the return of the item.
(3)
The police officer must not return the item to the owner if:
(a) the officer suspects, on reasonable grounds that, if the item is returned to the owner, the item is likely to be used in the commission of a terrorist act or serious indictable offence; or
(b) the item is evidence of, or relating to, a terrorist act or serious offence.
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