29ODestruction of seized document or thing

29O Destruction of seized document or thing

(1) If, after taking reasonable steps to do so, an authorised officer is not able to return a document or thing seized under section 29C or 29I, or under a warrant issued under section 29E, to the owner, a sector regulator may apply to a magistrate for permission to destroy the document or thing.

(2) If a sector regulator applies under subsection (1) for permission to destroy a document or thing, the sector regulator must serve a copy of the application on the owner.

(3) The magistrate may—

(a) grant the permission sought if the magistrate considers it appropriate to do so; and

(b) make any other order the magistrate considers appropriate, including but not limited to an order for the payment of costs for the destruction of the document or thing.

S. 29P inserted by No. 23/2021 s. 24.