95Retention of animal or thing seized under section 88(2)(f)

95 Retention of animal or thing seized under section 88(2)(f) (1) If an animal or thing is seized under section 88(2)(f), the CEO must deal with it under this section. (2) The CEO may retain the animal or thing until one of the following occurs: (a) 2 years elapse from when the animal or thing was seized without a prosecution being commenced for an offence with which it is connected; (b) the CEO decides that a person should not be prosecuted for an offence with which the animal or thing is connected; (c) a prosecution for an offence with which the animal or thing is connected, and all proceedings and appeals relating to the prosecution, have been finally determined;

Animal Protection Act 2018 59 (d) a court makes a return or disposal order for the animal or (3) When the CEO's authority to retain the animal or thing ceases, the CEO must deal with it in accordance with section 97.