30Dealing with the proceeds of sale

30 Dealing with the proceeds of sale

(1) A Director of Quarantine may apply the proceeds of the sale of a thing under section 29 against: (a) if the thing was subject to one or more charges under section 16 or 22 because one or more quarantine charges or late payment fees had not been paid—the quarantine charges or fees; and (b) any other quarantine charge or late payment fee, or any other fee under the Quarantine Act 1908, that is due and payable to the Commonwealth by the owner of the thing. (2) A Director of Quarantine must pay the remainder of the proceeds, if any, to the owner of the thing. (3) However, any remainder is forfeited to the Commonwealth at the end of 30 days after the sale if a Director of Quarantine: (a) has not been able to locate the owner of the thing, despite making reasonable efforts; and (b) has certified to that effect in writing. (4) Nothing in this section affects the right of the Commonwealth to recover quarantine charges or fees by other means.