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#### 285 Disposal of things (1) AMSA may dispose of a thing seized under this Part if: (a) an inspector has under section 283 taken reasonable steps to return the thing to a person; and (b) either: (i) the inspector has been unable to locate the person, despite making reasonable efforts; or (ii) the person has refused to take possession of the thing. (2) AMSA may dispose of the thing in such manner as AMSA thinks appropriate.

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