32Abandoned goods

32 Abandoned goods

(1) This section applies in relation to goods if: (a) the owner of the goods is liable to pay, or has paid, a quarantine charge or a late payment fee (whether or not the charge or fee relates to the goods); and (b) the goods are, or have been, subject to quarantine; and (c) the goods are in the possession or control of the Commonwealth; and (d) the owner of the goods gives notice (either in writing or orally) to a Director of Quarantine stating that the owner does not wish to take possession of the goods. (2) A quarantine officer may, in writing, request the owner of the goods to arrange for the goods to be dealt with, or destroyed, in a manner and within the period specified in the request. (3) If: (a) a request is made under subsection (2) in relation to goods; and (b) the goods are not dealt with, or destroyed, in a manner and within the period specified in the request; a Director of Quarantine may, if necessary, take possession of the goods and cause them to be sold under section 29, destroyed or otherwise disposed of.