Queensland Consolidated Acts

LIQUOR ACT 1992 - SECT 187E

(1) The seized property is forfeited to the State if—

(a) the investigator can not find the person from whom it was seized, after making reasonable inquiries; or

(b) the investigator can not find the person from whom it was seized and it would be unreasonable to make inquiries to find the person; or

(c) the investigator can not return it, after making reasonable efforts; or

(d) it would be unreasonable to make efforts to return the property.

Examples for paragraph (d)—

1 The person from whom the property was seized has migrated to another country.

2 The seized property consists a small amount of liquor that does not have a high value.

(2) Regard must be had to the nature, condition and value of property in deciding—

(a) whether it is reasonable to make inquiries or efforts; and

(b) if making inquiries or efforts—what inquiries or efforts, including the period over which they are made, are reasonable.