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Fisheries Act 1996

Appointment and powers of fishery officers - Provisions relating to seized property

209: Seized property to be held by the Crown if not released

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"What happens to seized property that is not released"

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If property is seized and not released, it is held by the Crown. You need to know that this rule was part of the Fisheries Act 1996. It was repealed on 1 October 2012 by the Search and Surveillance Act 2012, which can be found at https://legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1986/0120/latest/link.aspx?id=DLM2136987.

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Part 11Appointment and powers of fishery officers
Provisions relating to seized property

209Seized property to be held by the Crown if not released (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 209: repealed, on , by section 251(1) of the Search and Surveillance Act 2012 (2012 No 24).