Food Act 2006
sec.194Return of seized things
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sec.194 Return of seized things
If a thing has been seized but not forfeited or destroyed under this part, the authorised person must return it to its owner— at the end of 6 months; or if a proceeding for an offence involving the thing is started within 6 months, at the end of the proceeding and any appeal from the proceeding. However, unless the thing has been forfeited or destroyed under this part, the authorised person must immediately return a thing seized as evidence to its owner if the authorised person stops being satisfied its continued retention as evidence is necessary. (sec.194-ssec.1) If a thing has been seized but not forfeited or destroyed under this part, the authorised person must return it to its owner— at the end of 6 months; or if a proceeding for an offence involving the thing is started within 6 months, at the end of the proceeding and any appeal from the proceeding. (sec.194-ssec.2) However, unless the thing has been forfeited or destroyed under this part, the authorised person must immediately return a thing seized as evidence to its owner if the authorised person stops being satisfied its continued retention as evidence is necessary.
- (a) at the end of 6 months; or
- (b) if a proceeding for an offence involving the thing is started within 6 months, at the end of the proceeding and any appeal from the proceeding.