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After seizing an object from a transporter, an officer must make reasonable efforts to identify and notify the lawful owner. The owner can get the item back by paying its value at the time of seizure plus any seizure costs; otherwise, the item is forfeited to the Crown.
Affects: Foreign nationals and permanent residents in Canada
Legal Text — IRPR Regulation 286
(1)286 (1) Following a seizure under subsection 148(2) of the Act, an officer shall make reasonable efforts to
(2)(2) A thing seized under subsection 148(2) of the Act shall be disposed of by
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Official Source: Justice Canada — IRPR r. 286 (authoritative, may differ from this display)
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