86Forfeiture and destruction of seized things

86 Forfeiture and destruction of seized things

(1) Any thing (including a document) that an authorised officer has seized and retained under this Part is forfeited to the Secretary if the Secretary—

(a) cannot find its owner despite making reasonable enquiries; or

(b) cannot return it to the owner despite making reasonable efforts; or

(c) decides it is necessary to retain the thing to prevent the commission of an offence against this Act or the regulations.

(2) If a thing is forfeited to the Secretary under subsection (1)(c), the Secretary must notify (in writing) the owner accordingly, setting out how the owner may seek review of the decision referred to in that subsection, unless the Secretary cannot find the owner despite making reasonable enquiries.