Queensland Consolidated Acts Queensland Consolidated Acts(1) If a seized thing has not been forfeited, the inspector must return it to its owner—
(a) at the end of 6 months; or
(b) if a proceeding for an offence involving it is started within 6 months, at the end of the proceeding and any appeal from the proceeding.
(2) However, unless the thing has been forfeited, the inspector must immediately return a thing seized as evidence to its owner if the inspector stops being satisfied its continued retention as evidence is necessary.
(3) This section does not apply to a seized thing if it is impracticable or would be unreasonable to return the thing given the thing's nature, condition and value.
Example for subsection (3)—
The seized thing is electrical equipment that has been destroyed or extensively damaged during analysis or testing conducted under the Act.