26Release of detained vessel

26 Release of detained vessel

(1) A Director of Quarantine must release a vessel from detention under section 24 if the vessel ceases to be subject to any charge created under section 22.

Note: For when a vessel ceases to be subject to a charge created under section 22, see subsection 23(3).

(2) A Director of Quarantine may also release a vessel from detention under section 24 if he or she thinks it appropriate to do so. (3) If a vessel is released from detention, any direction given under subsection 24(4) in relation to the vessel ceases to have effect. (4) This section: (a) does not affect any power that has been or may be exercised in relation to a vessel under a provision of this Act (other than this Division) or the Quarantine Act 1908; and (b) does not require a vessel that is subject to quarantine to be released from quarantine; and (c) does not prevent a vessel being detained again under section 24.

Note: A vessel that is released from detention may be dealt with under other provisions of this Act or the Quarantine Act 1908.