29Definitions

29 Definitions

In this Division, unless the contrary intention appears:

application period, in relation to seized goods, means:

(a) if there is only one objector to the importation of the goods—the period specified in the notice given to the objector under section 34 or, if that period is extended under subsection 34(5), that period as so extended; or

(b) if there is more than one objector to the importation of the goods—the period beginning on the earliest day on which a period specified in a notice given to an objector under section 34 commences and ending:

(i) on the last day on which a period specified in such a notice ends; or

(ii) on the last day on which such a period as extended under subsection 34(5) ends;

whichever is the later.

CEO means the Chief Executive Officer of Customs.

designated owner, in relation to goods imported into Australia, means:

(a) the person identified as the owner of the goods on the entry made in relation to the goods under section 68 of the Customs Act 1901; or

(b) if no such entry exists—the person determined to be the owner of the goods under section 29A of this Act.

objector, in relation to seized goods, means the person by whom a notice in force under section 32 in relation to the goods was given.

seized goods means goods seized under section 33.