46JSeized property to be held by Director

46J Seized property to be held by Director (1) The Fisheries Officer must ensure that the fishing gear, fish or aquatic life seized is delivered into the custody of the Director or to a person authorised by the Director. (2) If, in the opinion of the Director, any fish or aquatic life seized may rot, spoil or otherwise perish, it may be sold or otherwise disposed of by the Director. (3) All seized property, and proceeds of sale of seized property under subsection (2), must be held in the custody of the Director or an authorised person until it is forfeit to the Territory or delivered to the alleged offender or owner.