Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986 - SECT 24ZJ

Return of seized things

24ZJ. Return of seized things

If an inspector seizes a thing under this Part that is not a thing-

   (a)  the possession, use, setting or sale of which is an offence against
        this Act or regulations under this Act; or

   (b)  that is forfeited to the Crown under section 24ZN-

the inspector must take reasonable steps to return the thing to the person
from whom it was seized-

   (c)  within 60 days after the day on which it was seized; or

   (d)  when the reason for its seizure no longer exists; or

   (e)  if proceedings have commenced within 60 days after the day on which
        the thing was seized or any extended period under section 24ZK, the
        completion of those proceedings (including any appeal); or

   (f)  on the expiry of any court order under section 24ZK that has extended
        the period during which the thing may be retained by the inspector-

whichever is the later.