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In forceReturn of seized things
Schedule 5Investigators
Part 2Power to enter places
16 Return of seized things
(1)
If a seized thing has not been forfeited, the investigator must return it to its owner—
(a)
at the end of 6 months; or
(b)
if proceedings involving the thing are started within 6 months, at the end of the proceedings and any appeal from the proceedings.
(2)
Despite subclause (1), unless the thing has been forfeited, the investigator must immediately return a thing seized as evidence to its owner if the investigator is no longer satisfied its continued retention as evidence is necessary.
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