24SDisposal of vehicles by Territory

24S Disposal of vehicles by Territory (1) This section applies if a vehicle is moved to a retention area under section 24R. (2) The director-general must give the responsible person for the vehicle a written notice (a retention notice) stating— (a) that the vehicle has been moved to a retention area; and (b) when and where the vehicle may be collected; and (c) that, if the responsible person does not collect the vehicle within 7 days after the retention notice is given to the responsible person, the vehicle may be disposed of under the Uncollected Goods Act 1996. Note For how documents may be given, see the Legislation Act, pt 19.5. (3) If the vehicle is not collected within the period mentioned in subsection (2) (c)— (a) the vehicle is taken to be uncollected goods under the Uncollected Goods Act 1996; and (b) the director-general is taken to be the possessor of the goods for that Act; and (c) the director-general may dispose of the goods under that Act, part 3 (Disposal of uncollected goods).