Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2010A00125:clause:1_53l
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2010A00125
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 53L
Character Range: 42988–43771

53L  Disposal of goods if person cannot be located
 (1) If:
 (a) a thing is seized under section 53; and
 (b) apart from this section, the thing is required to be returned to a person; and
 (c) the Secretary cannot, despite making reasonable efforts, locate the person;
the Secretary may dispose of the thing, or cause the thing to be disposed of, in such manner as he or she thinks appropriate.
 (2) The Secretary may, by writing, delegate any or all of his or her powers under subsection (1) to an SES employee or acting SES employee.
Note: The expressions SES employee and acting SES employee are defined in the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
 (3) A delegate must comply with any written directions of the Secretary.

Subdivision E—Obligations and incidental powers of inspectors