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VEGETATION MANAGEMENT ACT 1999 - SECT 47
Return of seized things
47 Return of seized things
(1) If a seized thing is not forfeited, the authorised officer must return it
to its owner— (a) at the end of 6 months; or
(b) if a proceeding for a
vegetation clearing offence involving the thing is started within 6
months—at the end of the proceeding and any appeal from the proceeding.
(2)
Despite subsection (1) , unless the thing is forfeited, the authorised officer
must immediately return a thing seized to its owner if the authorised officer
stops being satisfied— (a) its continued retention as evidence is necessary;
or
(b) its continued retention is necessary to prevent the thing being used
to continue, or repeat, the offence.
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