s 51
In forceReturn of seized things
Part 5Monitoring and enforcement
Division 2Powers of authorised persons
Subdivision 5Dealing with seized things
51 Return of seized things
(1)
If a thing has been seized but not forfeited or destroyed under this division, 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)
However, unless the thing has been forfeited or destroyed under this division, the authorised person must immediately return a thing seized as evidence to its owner if the authorised person stops being satisfied its continued retention as evidence is necessary.
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