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Environment Protection Act 2019
168Forfeiture of seized thing
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168 Forfeiture of seized thing
(1) Despite section 167, if the owner of the seized thing is convicted of
an offence for which the thing was retained as evidence, the court
may order its forfeiture to the Territory.
(2) Despite section 167, if the court makes an order against the owner
of a seized thing under Part 10, the court may order its forfeiture to
the Territory.
(3) The forfeited thing becomes the property of the Territory and may
be destroyed or disposed of as directed by the CEO.
(4) This section does not limit the court's powers under any other law.