Liquor Act 2019
277Presumptions
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277 Presumptions (1) There is a presumption in favour of forfeiture of a vehicle, vessel or aircraft used in the commission of a forfeiture offence if the Local Court is satisfied on the balance of probabilities that: (a) the quantity of liquor involved in the forfeiture offence exceeds 50 standard drinks; or (b) the forfeiture is unopposed despite reasonable efforts being taken to identify and notify any person who owns or has an interest in the vehicle, vessel or aircraft. (2) In the case of an order under section 99A of the Sentencing Act 1995, there is a presumption against forfeiture of a vehicle, vessel or aircraft used in the commission of an offence if the Local Court is satisfied on the balance of probabilities that the quantity of liquor involved in the offence does not exceed 10 standard drinks.