Summary and Background Part 8: Enforcement Seizure for purposes of forfeiture Section 271: Retention of property seized under section 268 or 269
691.This section provides the relevant authority with the power to retain any fish or fishing gear seized under section 268 or 269. However the property must be made available for collection as soon as is reasonably practicable where either the relevant authority decides not to bring court proceedings or any proceedings brought are concluded without an order for forfeiture being made.