31Return or disposal of exhibits

#### 31 Return or disposal of exhibits (1) This regulation applies to property lawfully held by the AFP, being property: (a) seized by the AFP; or (b) held for evidentiary use in legal proceedings. (2) Subject to any other law of the Commonwealth, or an order of a court, the Commissioner must ensure that the property is returned to the person entitled to possession when the reason for its detention has no further effect. > Note: See, for example, the Proceeds of Crime Act 1987. (3) However, if the Commissioner is reasonably satisfied that the person entitled to possession of the property cannot be located or does not want the property: (a) for liquid property—the property becomes public money within the meaning of the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997; and (b) for any other property—the Commissioner may, as appropriate, dispose of the property in accordance with subregulation 30 (2) or direct that the property be disposed of in accordance with subregulation 30 (3) or (4) (as if those subregulations applied to the property). Note for paragraph (a): See the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 for how public money is dealt with.