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In forceCost of destruction or disposal of forfeited item
Part 4Inspection and seizure powers
Division 2Items seized by authorised officers
51 Cost of destruction or disposal of forfeited item
A person who was the owner of an item immediately before its forfeiture under this Division is liable for any cost incurred by or on behalf of the enforcement agency concerned in connection with the lawful destruction or disposal of the item (including any storage costs) and any such cost is taken to be a debt due to the enforcement agency from that person.
In any proceedings for the recovery of the debt, a certificate signed by the enforcement agency stating the amount of any costs and the manner in which they were incurred is evidence of the matters certified.
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