Customs Regulation 2015
This section is made for section 218 of the Act.
123(2)
A sample may only be taken if the circumstances require it.
123(3)
An officer must not consume or make use of a sample except as necessary for the performance of the officer ' s official duties.
123(4)
All samples of goods under customs control under the Act must be kept in the custody of an officer.
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Hide history note123(5)
However, a sample must be returned to the owner if:
(a) the sample is no longer required by the Commonwealth; and
(b) the owner of the goods applies to have the sample returned to the owner.
123(6)
Subsection (7) applies if:
(a) notice is given to the owner that a sample may be collected; and
(b) the sample is not collected within 14 days after the notice is given.
123(7)
The sample must be:
(a) sold by a Collector; or
(b) if the sample has no commercial value - destroyed in accordance with the directions of a Collector.
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