r. 254 Application for return — person from whom seized

(1)If a thing was seized on the ground that it was fraudulently or improperly obtained or used, or that the seizure was necessary to prevent its fraudulent or improper use, the person from whom it was seized may apply for its return in writing within 60 days after the day on which the notification referred to in subsection 253(1) was provided.

Return — improperly or fraudulently obtained

(2)If the application is in respect of a thing seized on the ground that it was fraudulently or improperly obtained, in order to have the thing returned, the applicant shall demonstrate that they were entitled to have that thing in their possession at the time of the seizure and that they are still entitled to it.

Return — improperly or fraudulently used

(3)If the application is in respect of a thing seized on the ground that it was fraudulently or improperly used, in order to have it returned, the applicant shall demonstrate that they did not participate in the fraudulent or improper use of the thing, that at the time of the seizure they were entitled to have that thing in their possession and that they are still entitled to it.

Return — prevention of improper or fraudulent use

(4)If the application is in respect of a thing seized on the ground that the seizure was necessary to prevent the thing’s fraudulent or improper use, the thing shall be returned to the applicant if they make written submissions explaining why it is no longer necessary to hold the thing in order to prevent its fraudulent or improper use, why at the time of the seizure they were entitled to have that thing in their possession and why they are still entitled to it.