SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 3Enforcement of offences under Part 3
Retention etc of items seized under paragraph 3
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An item seized under paragraph 3 by an officer of a relevant authority may not be detained—
a
for a period of more than 3 months beginning with the day on which it was seized, or
b
where the item is reasonably required to be detained for a longer period by the authority for a purpose for which it was seized, for longer than it is required for that purpose.
(For corresponding provision in relation to seizure under paragraph 28 or 29 of Schedule 5 to the 2015 Act, see paragraphs 28(7) and 29(8) of that Schedule.)