18AForfeiture of seized things

18A Forfeiture of seized things

(1) Any thing (including a document) 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 or the regulations.

(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.