F-4.1 - Forest Act

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195. The timber seized, or the proceeds of its sale, shall be released to the person from whom the timber has been seized or to a person entitled thereto
(1)  as soon as the employee has ascertained that, in his opinion, no offence has been committed under this Act or the regulations thereunder;
(2)  as soon as the employee is notified that no proceedings will be instituted in relation to the seized timber or that the timber will not be introduced as evidence;
(3)  at the expiry of the detention period;
(4)  when a release order becomes executory.
1986, c. 108, s. 195; 1988, c. 73, s. 66.
195. No seized timber may be detained more than 90 days from the date of the seizure unless proceedings are instituted or an order extending the detention period is made.
1986, c. 108, s. 195.