Child Employment Act 2006
sec.23Return of seized thing
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sec.23 Return of seized thing
If a seized thing has not been forfeited, the inspector must return it to its owner— at the end of 6 months; or if a proceeding for an offence involving it is started within 6 months, at the end of the proceeding and any appeal from the proceeding. However, unless the thing has been forfeited, the inspector must immediately return a thing seized as evidence to its owner if the inspector stops being satisfied its continued retention as evidence is necessary. (sec.23-ssec.1) If a seized thing has not been forfeited, the inspector must return it to its owner— at the end of 6 months; or if a proceeding for an offence involving it is started within 6 months, at the end of the proceeding and any appeal from the proceeding. (sec.23-ssec.2) However, unless the thing has been forfeited, the inspector must immediately return a thing seized as evidence to its owner if the inspector stops being satisfied its continued retention as evidence is necessary.
- (a) at the end of 6 months; or
- (b) if a proceeding for an offence involving it is started within 6 months, at the end of the proceeding and any appeal from the proceeding.