(1)  A council or authorised officer may sell or otherwise dispose of any thing seized under this Act if –

(a) an appeal is not made under section 160 ; or

(b) an appeal is made under section 160 and an order is made under section 167(2)(a) ; or

(c) it poses an immediate threat to public health.

(2)  Any proceeds of the sale or disposal of a thing seized by a council are payable to the council.

(3)  Any proceeds of the sale or disposal of a thing seized by an authorised officer are payable into the Public Account.