Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Dangerous Goods Act 1985 - SECT 16B

Forfeiture of seized things

16B. Forfeiture of seized things



(1) Any thing (including a document), other than high consequence dangerous
goods or explosives or containers used for or in connection with high
consequence dangerous goods or explosives, that an inspector has seized and
retained under this Part is forfeited to the Authority if the Authority-

   (a)  cannot find its owner despite making reasonable enquiries; or

   (b)  cannot return it to the owner despite making reasonable efforts; or

   (c)  considers it necessary to retain the thing to prevent the commission
        of an offence against this Act.

Note The forfeiture of high consequence dangerous goods or explosives or
containers used for or in connection with high consequence dangerous goods or
explosives is dealt with in sections 47A to 47D.

(2) If a thing is forfeited to the Authority under subsection (1)(c), the
Authority must notify (in writing) the owner accordingly, setting out how the
owner may seek a review of the decision to forfeit the thing, unless the
Authority cannot find the owner despite making reasonable enquiries.



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