Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2014C00508:clause:3_294
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2014C00508
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 3 cl 294
Character Range: 351228–351897

294  Subsection 140(1) of the Code set out in the Schedule
Repeal the subsection, substitute:
 (1) An inspector must take reasonable steps to return a thing seized under an investigation warrant when the earliest of the following happens:
 (a) the reason for the thing's seizure no longer exists;
 (b) it is decided that the thing is not to be used in evidence;
 (c) the period of 60 days after the thing's seizure ends.

Exception
 (1A) Subsection (1):
 (a) is subject to any contrary order of a court; and
 (b) does not apply if the thing:
 (i) is forfeited or forfeitable to the Commonwealth (see section 150); or
 (ii) is the subject of a dispute as to ownership.