sec.47Return of seized things

### sec.47 Return of seized things If a seized thing is not forfeited, the authorised officer must return it to its owner— at the end of 6 months; or if a proceeding for a vegetation clearing offence involving the thing is started within 6 months—at the end of the proceeding and any appeal from the proceeding. Despite subsection (1) , unless the thing is forfeited, the authorised officer must immediately return a thing seized to its owner if the authorised officer stops being satisfied— its continued retention as evidence is necessary; or its continued retention is necessary to prevent the thing being used to continue, or repeat, the offence. (sec.47-ssec.1) If a seized thing is not forfeited, the authorised officer must return it to its owner— at the end of 6 months; or if a proceeding for a vegetation clearing offence involving the thing is started within 6 months—at the end of the proceeding and any appeal from the proceeding. (sec.47-ssec.2) Despite subsection (1) , unless the thing is forfeited, the authorised officer must immediately return a thing seized to its owner if the authorised officer stops being satisfied— its continued retention as evidence is necessary; or its continued retention is necessary to prevent the thing being used to continue, or repeat, the offence. - (a) at the end of 6 months; or - (b) if a proceeding for a vegetation clearing offence involving the thing is started within 6 months—at the end of the proceeding and any appeal from the proceeding. - (a) its continued retention as evidence is necessary; or - (b) its continued retention is necessary to prevent the thing being used to continue, or repeat, the offence.