55.18. The owner, custodian or possessor of what has been seized shall have custody of it. The veterinary surgeon, analyst or inspector may, if he considers it advisable, transfer it to other premises to be kept there. In addition, the custodian shall have custody of the things seized and submitted in evidence, unless the judge to whom they were submitted in evidence decides otherwise.
Custody of what has been seized is maintained until a decision in its respect is made in accordance with sections 55.20, 55.21, 55.22, 55.24 and 55.25 or, where proceedings are instituted, until a decision is made by the judge.
1986, c. 53, s. 17; 1991, c. 61, s. 27; 1992, c. 61, s. 487.