81Information about the return of things

#### 81 Information about the return of things Seized things (1) Information about the return of a seized thing must state that the thing will be returned within 120 days of its seizure unless: (a) the thing is required for the purposes of proceedings that have been instituted, or an appeal arising from such proceedings; or (b) the period of 120 days is extended by a magistrate under section 88; or (c) the thing is disposed of under an Australian law; or (d) the thing is seized under another Australian law; or (e) notice of Commonwealth ownership of the thing is given. Retained things and detained vessels and aircraft (2) Information about the return of a retained thing, or a detained vessel or detained aircraft (also the thing), must state that the thing will be returned within 28 days of its retention or detention unless: (a) the period of 28 days is extended by a magistrate under section 88; or (b) the thing is disposed of under an Australian law; or (c) the thing is seized under an Australian law; or (d) notice of Commonwealth ownership of the thing is given. (3) If a detained vessel or aircraft is to be taken to a destination under paragraph 69(2)(a), the information must also explain the effect of subsection 69A(3).