Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

BIOSECURITY ACT 2023 (NO. 50 OF 2023) - SECT 198

    (1)     This section applies if—

        (a)     a thing seized under this part is not required to be returned, or reasonable compensation is not required to be paid, under section 197; or

        (b)     the director-general is satisfied that—

              (i)     the owner of a seized thing cannot be found after making reasonable inquiries (given the thing's apparent value); or

              (ii)     a seized thing cannot be returned to its owner after making reasonable efforts (given the thing's apparent value).

    (2)     The thing—

        (a)     is forfeited to the Territory; and

        (b)     may be sold, destroyed or otherwise disposed of as the director-general directs.