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Copyright Act 2021 s 342

s 342 Time for requestor to bring action

342.—(1) Subject to this section, where goods are seized under Subdivision (2) or (3), an infringement action in relation to the seized goods must be brought (whether by the requestor or any other entitled person) within the time specified in the notice to bring action. (2) The requestor or any other person entitled to bring an infringement action in relation to the seized goods may apply to the Director‑General for an extension of time, and the Director‑General may grant the extension if the Director‑General is satisfied that it is reasonable. (3) An extension of time —(a) starts on the expiry of the time specified in the notice to bring action; and (b) must be for the prescribed period. (4) An application must be made —(a) in writing; and (b) before the expiry of the time specified in the notice to bring action. (5) The Director‑General must decide on an application within 2 working days after the application is made. (6) However, a decision may not be made on an application after the expiry of the period specified in the notice to bring action.

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