198Forfeiture of things seized

198 Forfeiture of things seized (1) This section applies if— (a) a thing seized under this part is not required to be returned, or reasonable compensation is not required to be paid, under section 197; or (b) the director-general is satisfied that— (i) the owner of a seized thing cannot be found after making reasonable inquiries (given the thing’s apparent value); or (ii) a seized thing cannot be returned to its owner after making reasonable efforts (given the thing’s apparent value). (2) The thing— (a) is forfeited to the Territory; and (b) may be sold, destroyed or otherwise disposed of as the director-general directs.