Nature Conservation Act 2014
354Forfeiture of things seized
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354 Forfeiture of things seized (a) a thing seized under this part has not been— (i) released under— (A) section 343 (Seizure and release of distressed native birds); or (B) section 344 (Release of distressed animals—court orders); or
(ii) returned under section 353; and (b) an application for disallowance of the seizure under section 356— (i) has not been made within 10 days after the day of the seizure; or (ii) has been made within the 10-day period, but the application has been refused or withdrawn before a decision in relation to the application had been made. (2) The thing seized— (a) is forfeited to the Territory; and (b) may be sold, destroyed or otherwise disposed of as the conservator directs.