832Return of things seized

832 Return of things seized (1) A thing seized under this chapter must be returned to its owner, or reasonable compensation must be paid by the Territory to the owner for the loss of the thing, if— (a) a prosecution for an offence relating to the thing is not started within 90 days after the day of the seizure; or (b) a prosecution for an offence relating to the thing is started within 90 days after the day of the seizure but the court does not find the offence proved. (2) If anything seized under this chapter is not required to be returned or reasonable compensation is not required to be paid under subsection (1), the thing— (a) is forfeited to the Territory; and (b) may be sold, destroyed or otherwise disposed of as the director-general directs.