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imposed by the Requested State in relation to any seized property which is delivered to the Requesting State.

Article 18
Restraint and Forfeiture of Property

1. The Requested State shall, upon request, endeavour to ascertain whether property which may become the subject of a forfeiture order or which may be required to satisfy a pecuniary penalty order is located within its jurisdiction and shall notify the Requesting State of the results of its inquiries.

2. Where pursuant to paragraph 1 such property is found, the Requested State shall take such measures as are permitted by its law to prevent any dealing in, transfer or disposal of, that property pending a final determination in respect of that property by a Court of the Requesting State.

3. The Requested State shall give effect to a pecuniary penalty order in respect of an offence, or to a forfeiture order in respect of the crime, made by a Court of the Requesting State and shall return or deliver the property obtained as a result of giving effect to such orders to the Requesting State.

4. Where the property referred to in paragraph 3 of this Article is real property the Requested State shall sell that property and deliver the proceeds of the sale to the Requesting State.
Article 19
Subsidiary Arrangements

 The Central Office of each Contracting State may enter into subsidiary arrangements with each other consistent with the purposes of this Treaty and with the laws of both Contracting States.

Article 20
Representation and Expenses

1. Unless otherwise provided in this Treaty the Requested State shall make all necessary arrangements for the representation of the Requesting State in any proceedings arising out of a request for assistance and shall otherwise represent the interests of the Requesting State.

2. The Requested State shall meet the cost of fulfilling the request for assistance except that the Requesting State shall bear:

         (a) the expenses associated with conveying any person to or from the territory of the Requested State, and any fees, allowances or expenses payable to that person whilst in the Requesting State pursuant to a request under Articles 12 or 13; and
         (b) the expenses associated with conveying custodial or escorting officers.

Article 21
Consultations

The Contracting States shall consult promptly, at the request of either, concerning the interpretation, the application or the carrying out of this Treaty either generally or in relation to a particular case.

Article 22
Entry into Force and Termination

1. This Treaty shall enter into force thirty days after the date on which the Contracting States have notified each other in writing that their respective requirements for the entry into force of this Treaty have been complied with.

2. This