79Guide to this Part

#### 79 Guide to this Part This Part sets out processes for dealing with things taken in the exercise of powers under this Act. Things taken fall into the following 3 categories: (a) seized things; (b) retained things; (c) detained vessels and aircraft. Written notice must be given to the owner of a seized, retained or detained thing, or to a person who had possession or control of the thing. Seized things may be used for certain purposes, but must be returned unless: (a) they are required for proceedings; or (b) they have been disposed of under an Australian law; or (c) they are seized under another Australian law; or (d) the Commonwealth claims ownership of them. Retained and detained things must be returned unless: (a) they have been disposed of under an Australian law; or (b) they are seized under an Australian law; or (c) the Commonwealth claims ownership of them. The Minister may dispose of seized, retained and detained things on the grounds set out in Division 5. If the Commonwealth claims ownership of a seized, retained or detained thing, a person may apply to a court for its return.