Queensland Consolidated Acts

CHILD EMPLOYMENT ACT 2006 - SECT 23

23 Return of seized thing

(1) If a seized thing has not been forfeited, the inspector must return it to its owner—

(a) at the end of 6 months; or

(b) if a proceeding for an offence involving it is started within 6 months, at the end of the proceeding and any appeal from the proceeding.

(2) However, unless the thing has been forfeited, the inspector must immediately return a thing seized as evidence to its owner if the inspector stops being satisfied its continued retention as evidence is necessary.