171Forfeiture of seized things

171 Forfeiture of seized things

(1) Any thing (including a document) that an authorised officer has seized under this Part is forfeited to the Head, Recycling Victoria if the Head, Recycling Victoria—

(a) cannot find the owner despite making reasonable enquiries; or

(b) cannot return it to the owner despite making reasonable efforts; or

(c) considers it necessary to retain the thing to prevent the commission of an offence against this Act or the regulations.

(2) If a thing is forfeited under subsection (1)(c), the Head, Recycling Victoria, unless the Head, Recycling Victoria cannot find the owner despite making reasonable enquiries, must—

(a) give the owner written notice of the forfeiture; and

(b) set out how the owner may apply to VCAT for review of the decision to forfeit the thing.