Victorian Numbered Regulations Victorian Numbered Regulations(1) If the VPCM is able to ascertain the identity of the owner of an abandoned thing, the VPCM—
(a) may give a direction in writing to the owner to move the thing from the port; and
(b) if the thing is moved under section 88Q(1) or (2) of the Act, must serve a written notice of the removal and storage of the thing on the owner as soon as reasonably practicable after the thing is moved.
(2) A direction under subregulation (1)(a)—
(a) must state the owner's name; and
(b) must include a description of the thing; and
(c) must state that the thing must be moved within five business days; and
(d) takes effect immediately on being sent to the owner of the thing.
(3) A person who has been given a direction under subregulation (1)(a) must comply with that direction, unless the person has a reasonable excuse for not complying.
Penalty: 10 penalty units.
(4) A notice issued under subregulation (1)(b) must state the following—
(a) the owner's name;
(b) a description of the thing;
(c) the date and time the thing was moved and stored;
(d) the process by which the thing may be collected, including—
(i) the location of the thing; and
(ii) details of how the owner can claim the thing; and
(iii) the contact details of the VPCM (or person) who can release the thing; and
(iv) the type of evidence required to establish the entitlement of a person seeking to have the thing released that must be produced before the thing will be released;
(e) the date on which the VPCM intends to sell or otherwise dispose of the thing;
(f) the ability of the VPCM to recover, in the Magistrates' Court, costs incurred by the VPCM associated with moving or storing the thing.