216. Subject to sections 218 and 220, the seized timber or the proceeds from its sale may be retained for 120 days from the date of the seizure unless proceedings are instituted.
However, the public servant may apply to a judge for an extension of the retention period of up to 90 days, or to obtain any additional extension in accordance with the procedure set out in article 133 of the Code of Penal Procedure (chapter C-25.1).