72Return of seized things

72 Return of seized things

(1) If an inspector seizes a thing under this Act, the inspector must take reasonable steps to return the thing to the person from whom it was seized if the reason for its seizure no longer exists.

(2) If the thing has not been returned within 3 months after it was seized, the inspector must take reasonable steps to return it unless—

(a) proceedings have commenced within that 3 month period and those proceedings (including any appeal) have not been completed; or

(b) a court makes an order under section 73 extending that period.