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Wildlife Protection (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Act 1982
69DApplications for return of specimen
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##### 69D Applications for return of specimen
(1) If a specimen is seized under section 69B, the owner of the specimen may apply in writing to the Designated Authority for the delivery to the owner of the specimen.
(2) The application must be made:
(a) within 30 days after the seizure; or
(b) if a notice is given under subsection 69C(1) in relation to the specimen—within 30 days after the giving of the notice.
(3) The application must be made on the ground that the specimen was not used or otherwise involved in the commission of an offence against this Act or the regulations.
(4) If the applicant satisfies the Designated Authority that that ground has been established, the Designated Authority must grant the application.
> Note: Under section 69H, the Designated Authority may retain the specimen for up to 30 days after making a decision on the application.