126Return of forfeited things

126 Return of forfeited things (1) This section applies to something forfeited under section 125 that has not been disposed of in a way that would prevent its return. (2) If the chief health officer becomes satisfied that there has been no offence against this Act with which the thing is connected, the chief health officer must, as soon as practicable, return the thing to the person from whom it was seized or someone else who appears to the chief health officer to be entitled to it. (3) On its return, any proprietary and other interests in the thing that existed immediately before its forfeiture are restored.