Victorian Numbered Acts Victorian Numbered Acts(1) This section applies if the Health Secretary is retaining seized cannabis for evidence in a proceeding under section 89(1)(b).
(2) The seized cannabis may be retained—
(a) for a period of 3 months or such longer period as specified in an order under section 91; and
(b) for a subsequent period that ends on the completion of the proceeding (including any appeal) for which the seized cannabis is retained.
(3) If a proceeding is not commenced by the end of the period referred to in subsection (2)(a), the seized cannabis must be returned in accordance with section 89(2).
(4) The seized cannabis may be retained at a place approved by the Health Secretary.