Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Equipment (Public Safety) Act 1994 - SECT 18A

Forfeiture of seized things

18A. Forfeiture of seized things



(1) Any thing (including a document) 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 or the regulations.

(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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