PART 3Retention and return of seized property

Ending of duty to returnI119

1

Where a duty to return has arisen under regulation 14, 15(2)(b), 16(2)(b) or 17(2)(c), the duty ceases—

a

on the return of the seized property;

b

where the court makes an order for forfeiture of the seized property; or

c

where the entitled person has not collected the seized property by the end of—

i

the period determined in accordance with regulation 16(4) or, if applicable, 18(2)(a); or

ii

otherwise, the relevant collection period.

2

Where the duty to return ceases, any duties of the seizure authority applicable at that date in relation to the seized property under Part 2 or this Part cease to apply.