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Summary Offences Act 1966
60DForfeiture of seized thing that is not collected
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60D Forfeiture of seized thing that is not collected
(1) If a seized thing that becomes eligible, under section 60B, for collection under section 60C is not collected before the time specified in subsection (2), the thing is forfeited to the Crown at that time.
(2) The time at which the seized thing is forfeited is—
(a) if at least one eligible person is given notice under section 60C, 3 months after the last eligible person received that notice; or
(b) if no eligible person was given notice under section 60C, 4 months after the time at which the seized thing became eligible, under section 60B, for collection under section 60C.
(3) Subject to subsection (4), the Minister may direct that a thing forfeited to the Crown under subsection (1) is to be disposed of in any manner the Minister thinks fit.
(4) If a thing is sold under subsection (3), the proceeds of the sale must be paid into the Consolidated Fund.
S. 60E inserted by No. 55/2025 s. 89.