126Return of things seized

126 Return of things seized

S. 126(1) amended by No. 13/2025 s. 53(Sch. 1 item 15).

(1) If an authorised officer seizes a thing under section 125, the authorised officer must take reasonable steps to return the thing to the person from whom it was seized if the reason for its seizure no longer exists.

S. 126(2) amended by Nos 22/2023 s. 34, 13/2025 s. 53(Sch. 2 item 15).

(2) If the thing has not been returned within 60 days after it is seized, the authorised officer must take reasonable steps to return it unless—

(a) proceedings have commenced and those proceedings (including any appeal) have not been completed; or

S. 126(2)(b) amended by No. 22/2023 s. 34.

(b) a court makes an order under section 127 extending the period of 60 days.