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Customs and Excise Act 2018

Entry and exit of goods, persons, and craft - Forfeiture, seizure, and condemnation - Seizure

180: Offence in relation to securing seized goods

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"Breaking the rules for looking after seized goods can be a crime"

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If you have goods that were seized and you are in charge of them under section 179(2), you must follow the rules in section 179(3). If you do not follow these rules and you do not have a good reason, you can commit an offence. You can be fined up to $5,000 if you are found guilty of this offence.

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Part 3Entry and exit of goods, persons, and craft
Forfeiture, seizure, and condemnation: Seizure

180Offence in relation to securing seized goods

  1. A person who has custody of goods under section 179(2) commits an offence if the person, without reasonable excuse, fails to comply with section 179(3).

  2. A person who commits an offence under this section is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000.

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