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CurrentReturn of seized thing
34 Return of seized thing
(1)
If a seized thing has not been forfeited, the inspector must return it to its owner—
(a)
at the end of 6 months; or
(b)
if a proceeding for an offence involving it is started within 6 months, at the end of the proceeding and any appeal from the proceeding.
(2)
However, unless the thing has been forfeited, the inspector must immediately return a thing seized as evidence to its owner if the inspector stops being satisfied its continued retention as evidence is necessary.
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