131Return of things seized but not forfeited

131 Return of things seized but not forfeited (1) If a thing seized under section 127 or section 128 is not forfeited, the director-general must return it to its owner— (a) no later than the end of 6 months after the day it was seized; or (b) if a proceeding for an offence or disciplinary breach involving the thing is started within the 6-month period—at the end of the proceeding and any appeal from, or the review of, the proceeding. (2) However, if the thing was being retained as evidence of an offence or disciplinary breach and the director-general believes, on reasonable grounds, that its retention as evidence is no longer necessary, the director-general must return it immediately. owner—see section 129 (4).