Public Health (Tobacco) Act 2008
50QDisposal of illicit tobacco and illicit vaping goods
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50Q Disposal of illicit tobacco and illicit vaping goods
50Q Disposal of illicit tobacco and illicit vaping goods
(1) The Secretary may dispose of illicit goods seized under this part.
(2) The Secretary may keep a sample of the illicit goods until any proceedings relating to the illicit goods are finally determined.
(3) The Secretary must not dispose of the illicit goods unless—
(a) 28 days have passed after the goods were seized, and
(b) the Secretary has complied with the requirements of the regulations.
(4) The regulations may provide for procedures that must be followed when keeping a sample of illicit goods.
s 50Q: Ins 2025 No 51, Sch 1[20].