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In forceReturn of seized item
Part 4Inspection and seizure powers
Division 2Items seized by authorised officers
49 Return of seized item
If, before any item seized under this Part is forfeited to the Crown or a council under this Division, an authorised officer becomes satisfied that there has been no contravention of this Act of which the item is evidence, the authorised officer must, as soon as practicable, cause the item to be delivered to –
the person from whom it was seized; or such other person as appears to the authorised officer to be entitled to it.
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