s 272
In forceReturn of seized things
Chapter 7Investigation and enforcement
Part 2Powers of authorised persons
Division 4Seizure
272 Return of seized things
(1)
If a seized thing is not forfeited, the authorised person 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 the thing is forfeited, the authorised person must immediately return a thing seized to its owner if the authorised person stops being satisfied—
(a)
its continued retention as evidence is necessary; or
(b)
its continued retention is necessary to prevent the thing being used to continue, or repeat, the offence.
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