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Crime (Confiscation of Profits) Act 1993
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### 39 Interpretation
> > (1) In this Part, unless the contrary intention appears –
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> > > ***forfeiture order*** includes an interstate forfeiture order;
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> > > ***relevant serious offence*** in relation to tainted property, means the serious offence by reason of the commission of which the property is tainted property;
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> > > ***serious offence*** includes an interstate serious offence;
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> > > ***tainted property*** includes property that –
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> > > > > (a) was used in, or in connection with, the commission of an interstate serious offence; or
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> > > > > (b) was derived or realized, directly or indirectly, by any person as a result of the commission of an interstate serious offence.
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> > (2) For the purposes of this Part, the question of whether a person has been charged with, or convicted of, an interstate serious offence is to be determined in accordance with the relevant corresponding law.