Release of seized property
231 Release of seized property
The Secretary may authorise the release of anything seized but not forfeited under this Act to – the owner; or the person entitled to the possession of the thing; or the person from whom the thing was seized.
The Secretary may authorise the release of anything subject to – any condition relating to the payment of a bond; or any condition relating to the provision of any other security; or any other condition the Secretary determines.
The amount of payment of a bond or the provision of a security is to be equivalent to the current market value of the thing.
A person must not contravene a condition imposed under subsection (2). Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
In addition to a penalty imposed on a person for an offence under subsection (4), a court may order the person to pay compensation for any damage or loss caused by the offence.
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