200Compensation to be paid in certain circumstances

200 Compensation to be paid in certain circumstances (1) A person may apply to the CHO for compensation for the forfeited thing. (2) The Territory is liable to pay just compensation to the applicant in relation to the thing if: (a) no offence relating to the thing has been committed against this Act; and (b) the thing: (i) cannot be returned; or (ii) has, as a consequence of being seized, depreciated in value; and (c) the CHO is satisfied the applicant would be entitled to the thing if it had not been forfeited. (3) The CHO must: (a) decide the amount of compensation to be paid; and (b) give written notice to the applicant of the decision. (4) The notice must include an information notice.