Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Major Sporting Events Act 2009 - SECT 60

Court may order forfeiture to the Crown

60. Court may order forfeiture to the Crown



(1) A court which finds a person guilty of an offence against section 37 or 38
may order that any goods or advertising material to which the offence relates
be forfeited to the Crown.

(2) A court which finds a person guilty of an offence against section 43 or 44
may order that any broadcasting equipment used in the commission of the
offence be forfeited to the Crown.

(3) If any goods, advertising material or broadcasting equipment are forfeited
to the Crown under subsection (1) or (2) (as the case requires)-

   (a)  the Minister may direct that the goods, advertising material or
        broadcasting equipment be disposed of in any manner that the Minister
        thinks fit; and

   (b)  if the Minister directs that the goods, advertising material or
        broadcasting equipment is to be disposed of by sale-

   (i)  in the case of goods or advertising material, the Minister must
        consult with the relevant event organiser before that sale; and

   (ii) the proceeds of the sale must be paid into the Consolidated Fund.
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