45BDisposal of seized goods

45B Disposal of seized goods

45B Disposal of seized goods

(1) Regulated goods forfeited under section 45A may be disposed of in a way directed by the Secretary, whether—

(a) generally, or

(b) in a particular circumstance or class of circumstances.

(2) Regulated goods seized under this division may be disposed of with the written consent of the apparent owner of the goods.

(3) No compensation is payable to a person if goods are disposed of in accordance with this section.

(4) This section does not limit the functions of a police officer under the Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002 or another law.

s 45B: Ins 1970 No 53, sec 2 (1) (n). Am 1981 No 88, Schs 1 (12), 2 (25). Rep 1996 No 2, Sch 1 [36]. Ins 2023 No 37, Sch 6.