142Owner to pay costs of seizure

142  Owner to pay costs of seizure

 (1) This section applies if:

 (a) a boat was seized under section 140; and

 (b) the Commonwealth incurs costs in relation to the seizure and holding of the boat; and

 (c) the seizure was reasonable in the circumstances.

 (2) The owner of the boat is liable to pay to the Commonwealth:

 (a) the costs of, and incidental to, the seizure and holding of the boat; and

 (b) compensation for any loss or damage incurred by the Commonwealth as a result of the seizure and holding of the boat.

 (3) If the owner and the Commonwealth cannot agree on the amount payable under subsection (2), the Commonwealth may recover the costs or compensation by action in a court of competent jurisdiction as a debt due to the Commonwealth.

Division 6—Dealing with things seized