§ 343 — Failure to bring action — release of seized goods

343.—(1) This section applies if —(a)

no infringement action in relation to the seized goods is brought within the claim period; or

(b)

the Director‑General is not informed in writing of the action within the claim period.

(2) The Director‑General must release the seized goods to the dealer unless —(a)

the Government or any public body is required or permitted by any other law to retain the seized goods; or

(b)

the seized goods are forfeited to the Government under section 355.

—(1) This section applies if —(a)

no infringement action in relation to the seized goods is brought within the claim period; or

(b)

the Director‑General is not informed in writing of the action within the claim period.

(2) The Director‑General must release the seized goods to the dealer unless —(a)

the Government or any public body is required or permitted by any other law to retain the seized goods; or

(b)

the seized goods are forfeited to the Government under section 355.