Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2017C00123:section:87
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2017C00123
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 87
Character Range: 98788–99720

87  Returning retained and detained things
 (1) A retained thing, or a detained vessel or detained aircraft (also the thing), must be returned to:
 (a) the owner of the thing; or
 (b) a person who had possession or control of the thing immediately before it was retained or detained.
 (2) The thing must be returned within:
 (a) 28 days after it is retained or detained; or
 (b) that period as extended under section 88.
Note: In the case of a detained vessel or aircraft that is taken to a destination under paragraph 69(2)(a), days in periods covered by subsection 69A(1) (such as the period it takes to travel to the destination) do not count towards the 28 day limit: see subsection 69A(3).
 (3) Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply if:
 (a) the thing has been disposed of under an Australian law; or
 (b) the thing has been seized under an Australian law; or
 (c) notice of Commonwealth ownership of the thing has been given.