245Limit on seizure of vehicles, vessels and aircraft

245 Limit on seizure of vehicles, vessels and aircraft (1) An inspector or a police officer must not seize a vehicle, vessel or aircraft unless the inspector or officer believes on reasonable grounds that: (a) the amount of liquor involved in the forfeiture offence is at least 2 standard drinks; and

Liquor Act 2019 133 (b) the forfeiture offence is likely to be prosecuted other than by an infringement notice. (2) Before seizing a vehicle, vessel or aircraft, an inspector or a police officer must consider: (a) its anticipated future use; and (b) whether its seizure and possible forfeiture will cause hardship to a person or community.