ELECTRICITY SAFETY ACT 1998 - SECT 126 Return of things seized

ELECTRICITY SAFETY ACT 1998 - SECT 126

    (1)     If an enforcement officer seizes a thing under section 125, the enforcement officer 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 14 days after it is seized, the enforcement officer must take reasonable steps to return it unless—

        (a)     proceedings have commenced and those proceedings (including any appeal) have not been completed; or

        (b)     a court makes an order under section 127 extending the period of 14 days.