52Power to dispose of obstructions

52 Power to dispose of obstructions

(1) The Minister may dispose of anything removed (other than by its destruction) under section 51 if: (a) the Minister has taken reasonable steps to return the thing to its owner; and (b) one of the following applies: (i) the Minister has been unable to locate the person, despite making reasonable efforts; (ii) the person has refused to take possession of the thing; (iii) the Minister has contacted the person about the return of the thing, and the person has not refused to take possession of the thing, but has not taken possession of the thing within 3 months of the contact. (2) The Minister may dispose of the thing in such manner as the Minister thinks appropriate.