17Seizure of forfeited dried fruits

17.—(1.) A prescribed authority, or a person authorized by a prescribed authority, may seize any dried fruits which are forfeited to the King in pursuance of the Act.

(2.) When any dried fruits have been seized as forfeited, the person affecting the seizure shall give notice thereof in accordance with Form G to the owner of the dried fruits, either by delivering the notice to him personally or by transmitting the notice by post as a letter addressed to the owner’s last known place of abode or business.

(3.) All dried fruits seized as forfeited shall be deemed to be condemned and may be sold forthwith by a prescribed authority. The proceeds of any such sale shall be paid into the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the Commonwealth.

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