16BForfeiture of seized things

16B Forfeiture of seized things (1) Any thing (including a document), other than high consequence dangerous goods or explosives or containers used for or in connection with high consequence dangerous goods or explosives, that an inspector has seized and retained under this Part is forfeited to the Authority if the Authority— (a) cannot find its 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. The forfeiture of high consequence dangerous goods or explosives or containers used for or in connection with high consequence dangerous goods or explosives is dealt with in sections 47A to 47D. (2) If a thing is forfeited to the Authority under subsection (1)(c), the Authority must notify (in writing) the owner accordingly, setting out how the owner may seek a review of the decision to forfeit the thing, unless the Authority cannot find the owner despite making reasonable enquiries. S. 17 amended by Nos 48/1989 s. 8, 82/1995 s. 192(1)(2) (a)–(d), 13/1996 s. 17, 74/2000 s. 3(Sch. 1 item 34), 67/2004 s. 6, repealed by No. 31/2005 s. 9. Pt 2 Div. 8 (Heading) inserted by No. 31/2005 s. 10.