Return of things that have been seized

In force

(1)

If an article, record or other thing that has been seized is not forfeited, an inspector must return it to its owner—

(a)

at the end of 6 months; or

(b)

if a proceeding for an offence involving the thing is started within 6 months—at the end of the proceeding and any appeal from the proceeding.

(2)

Despite subsection (1), unless an article, record or other thing has been forfeited, the inspector must immediately return the article, record or other thing seized as evidence to its owner if the inspector stops being satisfied its continued retention as evidence is necessary.

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