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Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002
218Return of seized things
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#### 218 Return of seized things
218 Return of seized things
> > (1) A police officer who, in exercising a function conferred by or under this Act, seizes a thing or has custody of other property to which this Division applies must return the thing to the owner or person who had lawful possession of the thing before it was seized or came into custody if the officer is satisfied that—
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> > > (a) its retention as evidence is not required, and
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> > > (b) it is lawful for the person to have possession of the thing.
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> > (2) This section is subject to any order made under section 219.